Getting the Carbs right

Joanneh
Joanneh Posts: 40 Member
edited September 19 in Food and Nutrition
Hi all

Has anyone any advice on what foods I should get my carbs from? Today I've had fruit, wholemeal bread and an egg for breakfast, a homemade bean and vegetable stew plus banana for lunch, and am planning on having some lamb, mashed turnip and steamed brocolli for dinner. I have a carbohydrate deficiency for the daily target with this - also a calorie deficiency. I don't want to include potatoes in my dinner as they make me feel very stuffed and lethargic in the evening. I also don't want to eat some junk just to meet my calorie target.

Any tips on how to meet my target but not overdo it? Should I be having more snacks, and if so, what are good snacks? :smile:

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  • Joanneh
    Joanneh Posts: 40 Member
    Hi all

    Has anyone any advice on what foods I should get my carbs from? Today I've had fruit, wholemeal bread and an egg for breakfast, a homemade bean and vegetable stew plus banana for lunch, and am planning on having some lamb, mashed turnip and steamed brocolli for dinner. I have a carbohydrate deficiency for the daily target with this - also a calorie deficiency. I don't want to include potatoes in my dinner as they make me feel very stuffed and lethargic in the evening. I also don't want to eat some junk just to meet my calorie target.

    Any tips on how to meet my target but not overdo it? Should I be having more snacks, and if so, what are good snacks? :smile:
  • stylistchik
    stylistchik Posts: 1,436 Member
    I try to do more whole grains early in the day to keep you fuller for longer. Then your body has the whole active day to process them, rather than eating them later when your metabolism begins to slow down.
  • LeanLioness
    LeanLioness Posts: 1,091 Member
    I try to do more whole grains early in the day to keep you fuller for longer. Then your body has the whole active day to process them, rather than eating them later when your metabolism begins to slow down.

    Yes, that is the way to do it.................
  • Joanneh
    Joanneh Posts: 40 Member
    Thank you - so oatmeal and wholegrain toast for breakfast so tomorrow!
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