What are the bad carbs?

There is no such thing as bad carbs unless you have a medical condition such as diabetes, insulin resistance, or hypoglycemia.

prettykitty1515 wrote: »

Twinkies are bad carbs, based on the recommendations of 99 out of 100 diets. And guess which is the one lone diet that tells you that when it comes to carbs, they are all the same, whether they are from Twinkies or veggies?

Twinkies are bad carbs because they're gross, not because of any other reason. There are far superior snack cake choices. (As part of an otherwise well-balanced diet, naturally.)

Your claims about MFP and what it tells people to eat are once again, way off the mark.

jackcourt wrote: »

Bad carbs are ones that expand when you put water on them. Simple enough.

Like gremlins?

Um, no.

I limit mine to the foods that 45-50% of the total carbs are from fiber for health/weight reasons. The rest I pass on eating.

prettykitty1515 wrote: »

Twinkies are bad carbs, based on the recommendations of 99 out of 100 diets. And guess which is the one lone diet that tells you that when it comes to carbs, they are all the same, whether they are from Twinkies or veggies?

I have never seen anyone in such dire need of a Twinkie before.

wandering451 wrote: »

Thanks for the sarcastic and helpful words, would appear some people know everything. Peace

Dude, you didn't get it, there is no such thing as bad carbs.

Simple ("bad") carbs are usually less nutrient-dense and raise your blood sugar faster (then drop it faster, making you feel hungry again sooner). These are things like candy, white rice, sugar, white flour, crackers, cookies, white bread, fruit juice, regular pasta, and to some extent white potatos (though they do have some redeeming fiber if you eat the skin). These are things it's best to have in moderation.

Complex ("good") carbs are usually more nutrient-dense and raise your blood sugar more slowly, for longer. They usually have more fiber, which (in addition to helping your GI system & cholesterol level) helps you feel more full for longer. These are things it's good to have more of, but keep it in a healthy amount & don't go over your calories for the day ... vegetables of all sorts, whole grains, whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta, and fruits (even though they have fructose, a simple sugar, they also have fiber).

Here's some very simply-stated info about simple & complex carbs.
http://www.kosairchildrenshospital.com/mobile.cfm?id=764&action=detail&ref=39821

And a discussion of empty calories.
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/weight-management-calories/calories/empty-calories.html

MKEgal wrote: »

Simple ("bad") carbs are usually less nutrient-dense and raise your blood sugar faster (then drop it faster, making you feel hungry again sooner). These are things like candy, white rice, sugar, white flour, crackers, cookies, white bread, fruit juice, regular pasta, and to some extent white potatos (though they do have some redeeming fiber if you eat the skin). These are things it's best to have in moderation.

Complex ("good") carbs are usually more nutrient-dense and raise your blood sugar more slowly, for longer. They usually have more fiber, which (in addition to helping your GI system & cholesterol level) helps you feel more full for longer. These are things it's good to have more of, but keep it in a healthy amount & don't go over your calories for the day ... vegetables of all sorts, whole grains, whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta, and fruits (even though they have fructose, a simple sugar, they also have fiber).

Here's some very simply-stated info about simple & complex carbs.
http://www.kosairchildrenshospital.com/mobile.cfm?id=764&action=detail&ref=39821

And a discussion of empty calories.
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/weight-management-calories/calories/empty-calories.html

Nope. No such thing as good or bad carbs.