1. CARBOHYDRATES: Friend or foe?
Conclusion: Myth Busted!
What did we learn?
We learned how important carbohydrates are for your body. They provide energy, fiber, and vitamins! When looking to lose weight, look at reducing calories instead of just carbohydrates!
Look for these logos on your grain products!
What kind of Carbs SHOULD I eat??
Eating the right carbs can do great things for your body, just follow these rules below!
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Try to eat more WHOLE GRAINS. Whole grain products have special stamps (pictured above) on them. Look for them at your grocery store!
Eat brown foods instead of white foods! Brown foods contain more whole grains than the white foods.
Avoid sugars! Sugars are considered “empty calories, and will not give you vitamins or fiber.
If you are trying to lose weight, start by cutting out Refined Grains and Sugars, not all carbohydrates.
Information:
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Mayo Clinic Staff. "Carbohydrates: How Carbs Fit into a Healthy Diet." Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Mar <
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2. So why don’t I just cut Carbs out?
Carbs are your body’s main source of energy! They are full of a molecule called “glucose,” which is broken into a molecule called ATP. ATP powers your body’s muscles!
Carbohydrates power your muscles. Without Carbohydrates, your body will suffer!
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Whole Grains vs Refined Grains
Not all carbohydrates are good, make sure that you eat the RIGHT carbs!
Myth: Aren’t carbs the reason I gain weight?
What happens when I don’t eat Carbs?
Whole grain products are made from the entire wheat plant. Because of this, they contain more Fiber and B Vitamins. Fiber is a molecule that gives your body a feeling of fullness after a meal, keeping you from eating more later! B vitamins are essential in preventing diseases like Pellagra and Beriberi.
Refined grains are made when the processors remove parts of the wheat plant in making flour products. Without these parts of the plant, there is a lot less Fiber and B Vitamins!
Flip to the next page for some tips on what kind of carbs to eat!
Well… not exactly
Without Carbs, your body will begin to break down Protein and Fat for energy.
The true culprit of gaining weight is calories. If someone is eating more calories than they are burning off, they will gain weight.
Calories are in energy yielding molecules called “macronutrients,” which are in all foods. Macronutrients are carbohydrates, protein, and fats! So, while eating too many carbohydrates can cause weight gain, it is because you are eating too many CALORIES.
Is using protein for energy bad?
Yes! Protein can do many things more important than being used for energy. Protein fights diseases, builds muscle, and is essential to biological function! Without carbohydrates, protein will be forced to be used for energy instead of performing these important functions.