Contrary to popular opinion, if you’re hoping to lose weight, certaincarbohydratescan help you do it.
Before diving in to the nitty-gritty, it’s important to know that wellness is different for every person.
Now, about the notion that you’re able to lose weight by cutting out carbs.
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Cuea frustrating cyclethat never leads to actually reaching your goals.
Because of their more intricate molecular structure, complex carbohydrates fill you better than refined ones.
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Here, seven carbs can help youdrop poundswithout missing out on deliciousness.
Remember that fruits and vegetables are also carbs!
While you already knowvegetablesare good for you, some people get nervous about fruits because of their sugar content.
But fructose, the naturally occurring sugar in fruits, is a carbohydrate.
Luckily, fruits tend to have fiber in spades.
Fiber falls into two categories: insoluble and soluble.
Insoluble fiber is hard to digest, so your body takes longer to break it down, says Harris-Pincus.
Harris recommends aiming for around 25 grams of fiber a day to get your fill.
Differentfruitshave varying degrees of soluble and insoluble fiber, which is why mixing it up is essential.
Oats
A round of applause forwhole grains, veritable superstars in the healthy-carbohydrate game.
Your body needs to break down complex carbohydrates because theyre a complicated mesh of molecules, says Harris-Pincus.
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Quinoa
Funnily enough, quinoa is technically a seed instead of a whole grain.
Portion-wise, it has a lower calorie per unit volume than many other snacks, says Harris-Pincus.
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That doesnt mean theyre not well worth eating!
With just spaghetti squash, some people are like, Why are you giving me a bowl of weeds?
Adding in some pasta offers a totally different flavor, but its still a nutritious meal.
Potatoes
White potatoes have an undeserved bad rap.
Theres nothing wrong with the potato, but it has to be in the right context, says Harris-Pincus.
The problem is that people fry them, douse them in butter, or eat a lot of them.
When it comes to spuds, its all about portion and preparation.
People also worry about potatoes high glycemic load, or how easily they spikeblood sugar.
