Carbs are not the enemy!
Carbs are not the enemy! Whole food, nutritious carbs are packed with vitamins, minerals and are often a great source of fiber ?
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Refined carbs like chips, white bread or candy cause your glucose to spike faster and won’t leave you feeling as full & satisfied as the unrefined carbs. So while you’d want to save your refined carbs for an occasional treat, having carbs like fruit, sweet potato, etc on a daily basis can leave you feeling energized & fueled for you activity. Details on some of my favorite carbs below:
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1 cup watermelon, diced = 46 cals, 0g fat, 11g carbs 0.6g fiber, 0.9g protein (92% water)
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1/2 cup cooked black beans = 100 cals, 0g fat, 19g carbs 4g fiber, 7g protein.
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1 sweet potato (5” long, 130g) = 112 cals, 0g fat, 26g carbs 3.9g fiber, 2g protein
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1/2 cup overnight oats = 150 cals, 2.5g fat, 27g carbs 4g fiber, 6g protein
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1 cup pineapple, chunks = 82 cals, 0g fat, 22g carbs 2.3g fiber, 0.9g protein
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1/2 cup cooked brown rice = 108 cals, 0.9g fat, 22.5g carbs 1.75g fiber, 2.5g protein
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1 cup blueberries = 85 cals, 0.5g fat, 21g carbs 3.6g fiber, 1.1g protein
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1/2 cup cooked quinoa = 111 cals, 1.8g fat, 19.7g carbs 2.6g fiber, 4g protein
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1/2 cup cooked lentils = 120 cals, 0g fat, 20g carbs 8g fiber, 9g protein
