Carbohydrates???? Help
twambi
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What's carbohydrates plz ? I'm always over my goal for this. I don't know how to do it..
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Fruit, veg, bread, rice, pasta. Almost everything except meat, fish and oil. You shouldn't really worry much about going over the individual macros unless you have a medical reason to do so.0
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Typically "good" carbs come in fruits and wheat products, while "bad" carbs come in white carbs (white bread, rice, etc) and cookies/cakes. Going over your carb limit isn't that big of an issue unless you are eating large quantities of "bad" carbs.0
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Oh okay! Thank you very much!0
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The trick is to fill up your diet with the other things (protein and a little fat) and automatically the carb number will go down. So try and include a little protein in every snack, reducing the carb proportionally.
So have tuna or cheese with your crackers
Eggs or ham with breakfast (I have a tablespoon nuts)
Pick your protien at dinner and dress your carbs around it.0 -
Carbohydrates are what fuels your body. They come in the form of simple (sugars) and complex (starches). The main difference between the two is that the energy from simple carbs hits your body quicker. It has to turn complex carbs into simple carbs in order for the energy to be usable.
In practical terms, foods that have a lot of carbs include breads; cereals; pasta; sweets; regular sodas; starchy veggies like peas, corn and potatoes; fruits; etc.
There are no "good" carbs or "bad" carbs, just carbs. If you are constantly going over, try adding more meat or dairy to your meals and cutting down on the rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, etc. If you drink regular soda or fancy coffee drinks, think about switching to something else. I have my coffee with a tablespoon of half and half per cup instead of fancy flavors, and it is only 1 gram of carb for the two cups. Diet soda adds no carbs.0 -
Carbs are sugar...plain and simple. Keep carbs below 100/day.0
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Thank you, your answers helped me a lot!0
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Carbohydrates are what fuels your body. They come in the form of simple (sugars) and complex (starches). The main difference between the two is that the energy from simple carbs hits your body quicker. It has to turn complex carbs into simple carbs in order for the energy to be usable.
In practical terms, foods that have a lot of carbs include breads; cereals; pasta; sweets; regular sodas; starchy veggies like peas, corn and potatoes; fruits; etc.
There are no "good" carbs or "bad" carbs, just carbs. If you are constantly going over, try adding more meat or dairy to your meals and cutting down on the rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, etc. If you drink regular soda or fancy coffee drinks, think about switching to something else. I have my coffee with a tablespoon of half and half per cup instead of fancy flavors, and it is only 1 gram of carb for the two cups. Diet soda adds no carbs.
This appears to imply that there is one fuel for the body and that fuel is carbohydrates. That is not correct.
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The trick is to fill up your diet with the other things (protein and a little fat) and automatically the carb number will go down. So try and include a little protein in every snack, reducing the carb proportionally.
So have tuna or cheese with your crackers
Eggs or ham with breakfast (I have a tablespoon nuts)
Pick your protien at dinner and dress your carbs around it.
^^ This!0 -
briinabtch wrote: »Typically "good" carbs come in fruits and wheat products, while "bad" carbs come in white carbs (white bread, rice, etc) and cookies/cakes. Going over your carb limit isn't that big of an issue unless you are eating large quantities of "bad" carbs.
Nope, this idea is incorrect.
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Carbohydrates are what fuels your body. They come in the form of simple (sugars) and complex (starches). The main difference between the two is that the energy from simple carbs hits your body quicker. It has to turn complex carbs into simple carbs in order for the energy to be usable.
In practical terms, foods that have a lot of carbs include breads; cereals; pasta; sweets; regular sodas; starchy veggies like peas, corn and potatoes; fruits; etc.
There are no "good" carbs or "bad" carbs, just carbs. If you are constantly going over, try adding more meat or dairy to your meals and cutting down on the rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, etc. If you drink regular soda or fancy coffee drinks, think about switching to something else. I have my coffee with a tablespoon of half and half per cup instead of fancy flavors, and it is only 1 gram of carb for the two cups. Diet soda adds no carbs.
This appears to imply that there is one fuel for the body and that fuel is carbohydrates. That is not correct.
Why are you deliberately confusing the OP? KISS0 -
Demonizing foods (eg: Bad carbs) is unnecessary and counterproductive, and can easily lead to disordered thinking surrounding food. Food is just food. No good or bad labels needed.
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queenliz99 wrote: »Carbohydrates are what fuels your body. They come in the form of simple (sugars) and complex (starches). The main difference between the two is that the energy from simple carbs hits your body quicker. It has to turn complex carbs into simple carbs in order for the energy to be usable.
In practical terms, foods that have a lot of carbs include breads; cereals; pasta; sweets; regular sodas; starchy veggies like peas, corn and potatoes; fruits; etc.
There are no "good" carbs or "bad" carbs, just carbs. If you are constantly going over, try adding more meat or dairy to your meals and cutting down on the rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, etc. If you drink regular soda or fancy coffee drinks, think about switching to something else. I have my coffee with a tablespoon of half and half per cup instead of fancy flavors, and it is only 1 gram of carb for the two cups. Diet soda adds no carbs.
This appears to imply that there is one fuel for the body and that fuel is carbohydrates. That is not correct.
Why are you deliberately confusing the OP? KISS
Did you mean this confusing statement? "Carbohydrates are what fuels your body"? That was not me.0 -
queenliz99 wrote: »Carbohydrates are what fuels your body. They come in the form of simple (sugars) and complex (starches). The main difference between the two is that the energy from simple carbs hits your body quicker. It has to turn complex carbs into simple carbs in order for the energy to be usable.
In practical terms, foods that have a lot of carbs include breads; cereals; pasta; sweets; regular sodas; starchy veggies like peas, corn and potatoes; fruits; etc.
There are no "good" carbs or "bad" carbs, just carbs. If you are constantly going over, try adding more meat or dairy to your meals and cutting down on the rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, etc. If you drink regular soda or fancy coffee drinks, think about switching to something else. I have my coffee with a tablespoon of half and half per cup instead of fancy flavors, and it is only 1 gram of carb for the two cups. Diet soda adds no carbs.
This appears to imply that there is one fuel for the body and that fuel is carbohydrates. That is not correct.
Why are you deliberately confusing the OP? KISS
Did you mean this confusing statement? "Carbohydrates are what fuels your body"? That was not me.
OP, carbs are what fuel your body.0 -
Dear OP: you got the information you wanted, which was basic info on what a carb is. Please ignore all of the arguing.0
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OP all carbs are fine, I eat them daily, have not died. I also lost 121 pounds and been maintaining for over year now, plus blood work and my doctor says I am in excellent health!!0
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What's carbohydrates plz ? I'm always over my goal for this. I don't know how to do it..
If it was ever connected to the ground with roots, it is a carb. Generally, if it grew underground it has higher carbs; above ground lower carbs - except for fruits and grains (both above ground, and both denser carbs). Processed carbs are still carbs (e.g. sugar [from cane or beets]- and probably usually higher carbs), flour [from grains] and it doesn't matter whether the processing is via humans or animals (e.g. honey which is pollen processed by bees).0 -
I got all confused too until recently when a mate went through it with me. As said there's simple and complex carbs....the simple give you a quick fuel hit but then after a shortish time I crash, whereas the complex last longer and I have energy longer. Complex carbs are brown rice, brown pasta I think, ryvita, sweet potato, porridge oats. Based on my body stats and activity I have 150 grams of complex carbs a day split into 5 meals every 3 to 4 hours ish. I have 30 for my brekkie, then 40 for my lunch, 30 mid aft (this is where I used to crash before this plan) 30 for tea, 20 on an evening only if its more than 2 hours before bed. 100g sweet potato is 20 carbs for example. I find myfitness pal helps tell me what carbs to how many grams. Hope this helpsx0
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Yes, thanks. I get it0
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briinabtch wrote: »Typically "good" carbs come in fruits and wheat products, while "bad" carbs come in white carbs (white bread, rice, etc) and cookies/cakes. Going over your carb limit isn't that big of an issue unless you are eating large quantities of "bad" carbs.
I am sorry but that is not accurate at all.
carbs = carbs
OP - just make sure that you maintain your calorie deficit, get adequate nutrition, and that you meet fat and protein minimums....
weight loss is about calories in vs calories out0 -
queenliz99 wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »Carbohydrates are what fuels your body. They come in the form of simple (sugars) and complex (starches). The main difference between the two is that the energy from simple carbs hits your body quicker. It has to turn complex carbs into simple carbs in order for the energy to be usable.
In practical terms, foods that have a lot of carbs include breads; cereals; pasta; sweets; regular sodas; starchy veggies like peas, corn and potatoes; fruits; etc.
There are no "good" carbs or "bad" carbs, just carbs. If you are constantly going over, try adding more meat or dairy to your meals and cutting down on the rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, etc. If you drink regular soda or fancy coffee drinks, think about switching to something else. I have my coffee with a tablespoon of half and half per cup instead of fancy flavors, and it is only 1 gram of carb for the two cups. Diet soda adds no carbs.
This appears to imply that there is one fuel for the body and that fuel is carbohydrates. That is not correct.
Why are you deliberately confusing the OP? KISS
Did you mean this confusing statement? "Carbohydrates are what fuels your body"? That was not me.
OP, carbs are what fuel your body.
I think the point was that carbohydrates are the main fuel for most people, but they do not need to be. Protein and fat are also sources of fuel and can be the main source of fuel if your diet is low in carbohydrates.
Carbs are not my main fuel, although I am in the minority on that.0 -
queenliz99 wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »Carbohydrates are what fuels your body. They come in the form of simple (sugars) and complex (starches). The main difference between the two is that the energy from simple carbs hits your body quicker. It has to turn complex carbs into simple carbs in order for the energy to be usable.
In practical terms, foods that have a lot of carbs include breads; cereals; pasta; sweets; regular sodas; starchy veggies like peas, corn and potatoes; fruits; etc.
There are no "good" carbs or "bad" carbs, just carbs. If you are constantly going over, try adding more meat or dairy to your meals and cutting down on the rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, etc. If you drink regular soda or fancy coffee drinks, think about switching to something else. I have my coffee with a tablespoon of half and half per cup instead of fancy flavors, and it is only 1 gram of carb for the two cups. Diet soda adds no carbs.
This appears to imply that there is one fuel for the body and that fuel is carbohydrates. That is not correct.
Why are you deliberately confusing the OP? KISS
Did you mean this confusing statement? "Carbohydrates are what fuels your body"? That was not me.
OP, carbs are what fuel your body.
I think the point was that carbohydrates are the main fuel for most people, but they do not need to be. Protein and fat are also sources of fuel and can be the main source of fuel if your diet is low in carbohydrates.
Carbs are not my main fuel, although I am in the minority on that.
The OP asked a simple question and umayster gave an obtuse reply. I was addressing that.0 -
briinabtch wrote: »Typically "good" carbs come in fruits and wheat products, while "bad" carbs come in white carbs (white bread, rice, etc) and cookies/cakes. Going over your carb limit isn't that big of an issue unless you are eating large quantities of "bad" carbs.
I am sorry but that is not accurate at all.
carbs = carbs
OP - just make sure that you maintain your calorie deficit, get adequate nutrition, and that you meet fat and protein minimums....
weight loss is about calories in vs calories out
This, Too much Carbs as in a very Pasta,White Bread,Potatoes(Regular not Sweet)heavy diet can be real problems and pack on quite some pounds. And because so many people eat mostly those things we have so many people struggling with their weight.
That beeing said. ANY group of Food no matter if it carbs,Protein,Fat can be dangerous if you eat too much of it.
The key is the amount you eat. You can absolutly have Pasta 1 or 2 times a week.. just not as your main food every day. The same goes for any other food. Its about balance.0 -
If they are eating in surplus they would but if you are maintaining or in a deficit you will not gain weight from eat these foods.Zoltansbeard wrote: »briinabtch wrote: »Typically "good" carbs come in fruits and wheat products, while "bad" carbs come in white carbs (white bread, rice, etc) and cookies/cakes. Going over your carb limit isn't that big of an issue unless you are eating large quantities of "bad" carbs.
I am sorry but that is not accurate at all.
carbs = carbs
OP - just make sure that you maintain your calorie deficit, get adequate nutrition, and that you meet fat and protein minimums....
weight loss is about calories in vs calories out
This, Too much Carbs as in a very Pasta,White Bread,Potatoes(Regular not Sweet)heavy diet can be real problems and pack on quite some pounds. And because so many people eat mostly those things we have so many people struggling with their weight.
That beeing said. ANY group of Food no matter if it carbs,Protein,Fat can be dangerous if you eat too much of it.
The key is the amount you eat. You can absolutly have Pasta 1 or 2 times a week.. just not as your main food every day. The same goes for any other food. Its about balance.
By the way I eat white bread most every day and have been maintaining for over a year.
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Zoltansbeard wrote: »briinabtch wrote: »Typically "good" carbs come in fruits and wheat products, while "bad" carbs come in white carbs (white bread, rice, etc) and cookies/cakes. Going over your carb limit isn't that big of an issue unless you are eating large quantities of "bad" carbs.
I am sorry but that is not accurate at all.
carbs = carbs
OP - just make sure that you maintain your calorie deficit, get adequate nutrition, and that you meet fat and protein minimums....
weight loss is about calories in vs calories out
This, Too much Carbs as in a very Pasta,White Bread,Potatoes(Regular not Sweet)heavy diet can be real problems and pack on quite some pounds.
Too many calories from such foods (and whatever else you eat) could be an issue, sure. But they don't have fattening powers beyond the calories. I am also not sure why you see potatoes as so different from sweet potatoes -- they are quite similar in calories and both have micronutrients that add to the diet, not precisely the same ones. I eat both.
One issue with refined carbs (potatoes are a whole food, not a refined carb) is that many find them not particularly satiating and, IMO, people often have distorted idea of what a serving size of these foods are, so eat too much. To the extent potatoes are common in dishes that are high cal, though, it's usually due to added fat (in chips, fries, mashed potatoes with butter or gravy), and not carbs.And because so many people eat mostly those things we have so many people struggling with their weight.
I always wonder how people have such different experiences, as no one I know eats mostly those foods, and I certainly did not, even when I was getting fat. The average American eats something like 50% carbs (the SAD has issues, but it's not out of the ordinary in the amount of carbs it contains -- the bigger issue is food choice, including both the particular choices of carbs AND fat -- the SAD is considered a high fat diet even now, btw).The key is the amount you eat. You can absolutly have Pasta 1 or 2 times a week.. just not as your main food every day. The same goes for any other food. Its about balance.
I mostly agree with this, but I don't see why someone couldn't have pasta every day if they wanted. This is how I make pasta -- sensible amount of pasta itself (serving size, usually, maybe a bit less), and then a homemade sauce based around vegetables and usually some kind of lean meat (like shrimp) plus some olive oil. Sometimes I add olives or a bit of cheese or pinenuts, sometimes I keep it lower cal. None of these meals are high cal. At home I usually use whole grain pasta, but it doesn't make much of a nutritional difference.
Anyway, I don't eat this every day since I like variety -- more like a couple times a week -- but I see no reason why it would be less nutrition-rich or higher cal or otherwise worse for me than the meals I eat instead.0 -
Zoltansbeard wrote: »briinabtch wrote: »Typically "good" carbs come in fruits and wheat products, while "bad" carbs come in white carbs (white bread, rice, etc) and cookies/cakes. Going over your carb limit isn't that big of an issue unless you are eating large quantities of "bad" carbs.
I am sorry but that is not accurate at all.
carbs = carbs
OP - just make sure that you maintain your calorie deficit, get adequate nutrition, and that you meet fat and protein minimums....
weight loss is about calories in vs calories out
This, Too much Carbs as in a very Pasta,White Bread,Potatoes(Regular not Sweet)heavy diet can be real problems and pack on quite some pounds. And because so many people eat mostly those things we have so many people struggling with their weight.
That beeing said. ANY group of Food no matter if it carbs,Protein,Fat can be dangerous if you eat too much of it.
The key is the amount you eat. You can absolutly have Pasta 1 or 2 times a week.. just not as your main food every day. The same goes for any other food. Its about balance.
to the bolded, they will only pack on pounds if one consumes them to a point of caloric surplus.0
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