Whole grain foods provide the best carb options.
Sometime it's hard to decipher all of the information about what is good or bad to eat, especially when it comes to carbohydrates. Actually, no food can be considered all bad if eaten in moderation. However, there are carbs that serve your body well and carbs that don't. Schedules and commitments seem to only increase in a busy society and that leads to eating on the run. Be sure to arm yourself with the knowledge of what carbohydrates provide fuel for your body do you make healthy choices.
Instructions
1. Recognize the ingredients that go into a bad carb. Sugar is considered a bad carb. Sugar certainly makes everything tastier, but it isn't good for your body and eating too much can cause weight gain. Refined grains are also included with sugars in supplying fast energy due to the production of glucose but are considered bad for your body as a whole.
2. Determine the fiber content of your food. Fiber makes a carbohydrate better because it slows the rate at which that food is absorbed by the body, which in turn helps to level out blood sugar. Evening out your blood sugar helps prevent type 2 diabetes. Specifically, try to eat more fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains to get the highest fiber content in your carbohydrate diet. Many foods are labeled "high in fiber" or "whole grain" so check the label and make comparisons to see if the claims are accurate.
3. Look for how white your carb appears. The whiter your carbohydrate, the more likely you're looking at a bad choice. The white color of breads and rice are evidence that a refined grain has been used as an ingredient. On a food label these items (such as flours) may be listed as "enriched," which sounds healthy but really isn't.
4. Check your food label. Carbohydrates can be simple, such as sugar, or more complex. When carbs are complex, they link three or more sugars together. The more complex your carbs, the better they are for your body. Determine if your food is healthy or not by factoring in everything on the label. Look for its total fiber, sugar, and carbohydrates. Generally, the higher the sugar count, the worse it is to eat. The total for carbohydrates typically adds together the fiber, sugar, and other carbohydrates. Of course, the best and most complex carbohydrates won't come with a food label as they are fresh produce and items like beans.
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