How to Fit Carbs Into Your Daily Diet Plan

Do not think that all carbohydrates are bad; some of them are just healthier than others.

When people speak about weight gain, carbohydrates can get a bad name. However, sources say that not all carbohydrates are bad. Carbohydrates have numerous health benefits when they come to your diet. The body needs these carbohydrates for creating energy for activities of daily living. I would like to teach you more about carbohydrates and how to choose the good ones rather than bad.

Let's talk about carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are a large nutrient found in all sorts of foods. Food items such as sodas, juices and many types of foods have an abundance of carbohydrates in them. Items such as grains and other plant based foods have a natural occurring carbohydrate in them. When thinking of carbohydrates, the most basic is the sugar molecule. This is described as one or two units of hydrogen, carbon and oxygen.

A list of the most common food items with carbohydrates:

? Veggies

? Milk

? Nuts

? Seeds

? Grains

? Legumes

? Fruits

Here is a list of the three distant types of Carbohydrates

1. Sugar

2. Starch

3. Fiber

More about sugar:

The simplest form of a carbohydrate is the sugar. In most foods such as fruits, milk and veggies, the sugar occurs naturally. We I talk about natural sugars I do not mean fructose, sucrose, or lactose.

More about starch:

When sugar molecules are linked together, they form a starch. Lots of starches are mended into foods such as grains, vegetables, beans and peas.

More about Fiber:

Sugar units linked together also make a fiber. Foods particularly high in fiber include, but are not limited to, cooked dry beans, whole grains, fruits and veggies.

So, how many carbohydrates do you needs per day?

Forty- five to sixty- five percent of your total calories consumed per day should come from carbs as listed by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. For example, if your daily intake of calories is 2500, 1125 and 1625 of the calories you consume should be from carbohydrates. This also translates into 281 to 406 grams of carbohydrates should be eaten per day.

Be sure to learn and read every food label on the food items you purchase at the supermarket. It is very important that you stay within your limits to accomplish your weight goals. Try to purchase things with less processed sugars and make sure you select foods high in fiber.

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Matthew Hell
NCSF Personal Trainer
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