I feel stupid but...can anyone answer this?!
Question: I feel stupid but!.!.!.can anyone answer this!?
How do I know which foods are carbs!?!? I know mostly what proteins are, but is there like a list that I can keep!? I'm trying to lose weight by counting calories, but I want to stay away from carbs!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
All your pastas, breads, rice, grains, cereals etc are carbs!. Sugars are also carbs, so any sweets, fruit and such are also carb heavy!. Some carbs are better than others, such as whole wheat, brown rice over white, quinoa, couscous, spelt bread!. Your body needs carbs to run properly, so it's just about eating the right ones and the right amountsWww@Answer-Health@Com
Try this: Look up : The Glycemic Index!. Here you will find the glycemic index of all different types of foods!. This will also help you learn which carbs to stay away from and which carbs are safe!. Nutrient timing, when to eat certain foods, is also beneficial and you can learn that on Diabetic websites!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
It's easy, white foods are carbs:white bread,potatoes,rice,
grits and pasta!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
grits and pasta!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Breads, pastas, cereals!. All the goldeny-browns basically :)Www@Answer-Health@Com