can you give me an example of good carbs? and which ones to avoid?

Question

also a good book on proper diet for low fat and exercise regimens? thanks alot

Answer 1

Carbs are very important in your diet, especially if you exercise a lot. As far as I know good carbs are the ones which have good nutritional value, like wholegrain bread and brown rice, which contain a lot of vitamin B. Empty carbs are refined sugars and white bread and bread rolls, or bagels. They contain very little nutritional value and do more harm than good, don't have the knowledge to tell you exactly why! One of the reasons may be that they contain little or no roughage and don't help your colon.

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Answer 2

Dairy and Meat are unnecessary for a healthy, well-balanced diet despite the what is said in industry funded mass media. A diet of predominantly meat and dairy is very bad for your cardiovascular system. It's been documented over the past 30 years in solid scientific research. Dr. Dean Ornish documents this research if you need specifics. I'm on a low carb diet that does not include dairy or meat. It's mostly vegan for the past year and I've never felt better in my life. My blood work from yesterday came back and it's perfect. My doctor says to continue the vegan diet and he approves of the raw foods I've just started to eat. The best food I've found is a green smoothie. It solves the problem of getting enough calcium and other vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are normally difficult for a vegan. The key is to eat enough leafy green vegetables. You mix about 50% leafy greens with about 50% fruits and maybe vegetables with 1.5 cups of pure water in a blender. The smoothie has a green color, but the flavor of the fruits dominate the mixture. You have lots of fiber and most nutrients you need in this mix. Other than avoiding the concentrated protein and fats in dairy and meat, I agree with what others have said. You do need a little fat in your diet, but you can eat these through a small amount of nuts, avocado, olives, and other oily vegetables. Fruits and vegetables should dominate your diet. Make sure to eat brown rice and sprouted or cooked beans (for protein). You can also eat whole grains, but if you are sensitive, avoid the grains containing gluten. By all means avoid packaged foods. The additives are killers. Take a quick look at aspartame and MSG on the Internet. Hopefully, you will agree that eating whole foods is the best path.

Answer 3

good carbs... broccoli, greens, cucumbers I'd say basically any vegetable except peas, corn, and white potato. peas, corn and white potato also carrots may have higher glycemic index than the other veggies but they are still not as bad as breads. worst carbs are white breads( whole grain may be ok in moderation), cakes, cookies, candy, potato chips etc. there are many diet books and it is hard to say because some work for some and others work for others. My mom loves Dr. Ian's Fat Flush Diet, whereas I prefer The Zone. Both of them work well for each of us. my mom can't do the zone, says it is too strict for her and too much measuring, wheareas I need things portioned out. But alot of people also have success with south beach or weight watchers. If I were you I would look up these diets online and look at each one and decide which you can make your lifestyle because that is what it really is, not a diet but a lifestyle. as far as exercising goes really depends on your current fitness level. some may have to start off with walking but for really good fitness goals you will eventually want to incorporate cardio most days of the week along with some weight training. also remember you have to create a caloric deficit

Answer 4

Whole wheat as apossed to regular white breads or pastas. They are in a more natural form, making them easier for the body to break them down for energy. Vegtables are an excellent source and eat multiple colored ones to get the most vitamins and minerals from them. Avoid ones that go through more processing. There are good books every where even articles online.

Answer 5

I guess it must be 2001. No one follows a carb focused diet anymore. It's calories in, calories out. There is no way around that formula.

Answer 6

nope srry, i pretty much eat anything i want.