Popular diets that dictate moderate to
severe carbohydrate restriction actually work according to the reduced calorie principle
(even though some don't reveal this point and others flat out deny it). Let's take a
minute to consider the facts. The bulk of our modern food supply is carbohydrates. After
all carbs are the foundation of the food pyramid, which is generally accepted as the
blueprint for healthy eating habits. Now take that wide variety of foods that contain
carbohydrates (which includes fruits, vegetables, and grains) cut them from your
acceptable menu, and meal planning is "simplified." Yet it isn't really easy to
plan what we typically consider a "meal" without including carbohydrates. So
followers of these plans usually discover a small amount of food options that fit - then
have them over and over. Now just think about eating the same few things everyday. If you
don't freak out and go on a binge you're bound to eat less each time. And look at that!
You've just decreased your portions so you're consuming fewer calories.
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- It's true not all carbohydrate-containing foods are
smart choices, but carbohydrates alone are not to blame for making them poor choices. The
real villains are high calorie content, high sugar content, and failure to satisfy hunger.
It is not uncommon for processed snacks and desserts to contain as many calories as a meal
should, but taste light enough that you could easily have 2 or 3 servings then be hungry
after an hour. For example, two Nutty Bars by Little Debbie contain 634 calories, 40 grams
of sugar and 39.2 grams of fat! To avoid this type of surprise, always check the nutrition
facts on your food and even drinks - you may be shocked at how many calories are in a
regular soft drink. Serving sizes are also important to note. Take fruit juice as an
example. You could be drinking a fruit juice and think there is only a 100 calories in it,
but if you check the serving size you may discover a 12 oz. bottle actually contains 2
servings; that's double the calories!
But even simple carbohydrates can occupy a
meaningful place in your diet since they function as an immediate energy source. This is
especially true for athletes. It's important after strenuous exercise to quickly replenish
your muscles for recovery. That is why many sports drinks are high in sugar. However, if
you do not typically exercise vigorously be sure to combine simple carbohydrates with
complex carbohydrates.
Complex carbohydrates (such as whole grains, fibrous
fruits and vegetables, etc.) should be a part of every person's diet. Even people who are
restricting their carbohydrate intake should make room in their meal plan for them because
they contain various health protecting antioxidants and phytonutrients (found only in
plants). Plus they take longer to digest than simple carbohydrates, so they provide a
longer lasting energy source. Another important nutrient that falls into this category is
dietary fiber (both soluble and insoluble). Some people report that adding foods or
supplements rich in dietary fiber to their meals helps with their weight loss endeavors.
Experts give this notion merit for two reasons: first, fiber fills space in the stomach so
people tend to eat less when their meals contain fiber; second, it passes through our
bodies mostly undigested so it yields very few (if any) calories. Unfortunately, the
typical American diet only provides only 1/3 - 1/2 of the fiber recommended by health
organizations such as the American Heart and American Dietetic Associations (20-30 grams
per day), which is alarming because fiber has numerous health benefits. The FDA recognizes
that diets that include dietary fiber and are low in cholesterol and saturated fat may
reduce the risk of heart disease. And there is a growing body of research that links fiber
consumption with a reduction in risk for a variety of other chronic diseases. If you
regularly fall short on your fiber intake there are supplemental powders and capsules to
help you reach the suggested daily levels. When choosing a supplement check the ingredient
listing to be sure there are multiple fiber sources used as this more closely mimics
natural food sources of fiber and each form acts slightly different with specific benefits
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