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Hi Happyniss,

Check out the article on Complex Carbs. I think it holds the answers you are looking for.

Donna

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

I came across this site looking for a simple breakdown of what good carbs I can eat and what bad carbs I can still have now and then. Can someone give me a simple suggestion on what to eat as far as good carbs and not so good carbs. My question is "is there really any bad carbs? Ones you eat in moderation(right?) thank you..(I'm a carb lover!)

-- Contributed by: happyniss

Hi Audrey,

I sense your frustration! Tell me more.

Donna

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hi Rosi,

It does help to understand they why behind the what to do. I'm glad you found the article helpful.

Donna

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

help!

-- Contributed by: audrey blackman

This info sounds really wise and rings true to what my Cardiologist said. He put me on the No White Diet or other diets that promote no processed white things are to be eaten, but until I read your stuff I didn't understand what carbs were and why white or processed carbs are less healthy than others. I have a long way to go to truly understand my choices, but I think you have pointed me down the right path. Thanks

-- Contributed by: Rosi N Gonzalez

Hi Sharon,

Wise advice. It really comes down to portion control. Many times people think sugar free or fat free means they can eat more not realizing the hidden dangers you mention.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Also, be careful of baked chips, fat free items. They often add more sugar to replace the fat to maintain the flavor

-- Contributed by: sharon arellano

Hi Carmino,

Restricting bad carbs and eating a balanced diet that includes lean protein is a good way to drop those unwanted pounds.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

You could lose weight faster by limiting all (or most) of your daily intake of carbs. Eating meats, poultry, and fish (including seafood (CRABS<etc)). I lost 18 lbs in a month.

PS> the doctor loves me.

-- Contributed by: carmino

Hi Rosa,

Thanks for that reminder. Salad dressing can also be high in sugar. Read the labels. When you check ingredients if sugar is in the first three avoid that dressing if you are trying to lose weight.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad 
Be careful with salad dressings as some are packed with alot of fat and sodium...
-- Contributed by: rosa

Hi Carl,

Thanks for the tip. Adding salads to your weekend menu will help lose weight, but if the rest of the week is filled with fried, sugary foods, it probably won't be enough. However, exercise does help burn those extra calories. Brining healthy eating and exercise into the entire week will provide faster, encouraging results.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Adriana, all you need to do to lose that weight is to have a salad or two on a weekend basis, this will gaurantee you lose 50 pounds a week. Also don't forget to exercise and burn those cals!!

-- Contributed by: Carl Daley

Hi Adriana,

I'm not sure if you're saying you need to lose 140 pounds, but if that's the case there are plenty of healthy diets to choose from. The important thing is to find a diet plan that is best for you and to incorporate exercise into your life on a regular basis. Here are some diet plans to check out. You can ask your doctor which one he things is for you:

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

i,m 140pounds and i would like to see how i can loose it

-- Contributed by: adriana

Hi Steven,

What you want to look for is Complex Carbs. These will be your "good carb" list. While I don't have a single list to send to you, these additional articles should be helpful:

Counting Carbs Foods Low in Carbs Free Low Carb Recipes How to Calculate Net Carbs

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

yeah i was wonderin if u could send a list to me of foods with good carbs and foods with bad carbs to if you could please that would be nice

-- Contributed by: steven tyson

Hi destini,

It's easy to become confused when we see things like watermelon and bananas on the "avoid" list, but these foods are high in carbohydrates and to be avoided on a low carb diet.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Hi destini,

While brown rice and whole grains provide good carbs, they are still restricted by people eating a low carb diet because they are high in carbs. There are many different versions of the low carb diets including:

  • Atkins
  • Neanderthin
  • The Carbohydrate Addict's Lifestyle Plan
  • Life Without Bread
  • South Beach Diet

All of these diets restrict consumption of carbohydrates. Most low-carb diets replace carbohydrates with fats and proteins. Diets do vary in what they allow, but generally a low carb diet is higher in fat and includes moderate protein.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Shawna yur wrong the things on yur avoidd list arre wrong

-- Contributed by: destiny

Good Carbs: veggies fruits nuts brown rice whole wheat bread

Bad Carbs: cookies..candy..cake etc white rice/breadd

AnD moREE

-- Contributed by: destini

Hi Shawna,

Here's a list that should work for you.

Foods Allowed:

  • Meat
  • Eggs
  • Poultry
  • Fish
  • Shellfish (Oysters have some carbs)
  • Cheese (some restrictions)
  • Low-starch green vegetables
    • Asparagus
    • Broccoli
    • Brussels Sprouts
    • Cauliflower
    • Celery
    • Green Beans
    • Mustard Greens
    • Salad Vegetables
    • Spinach
  • Fruits (in limited quantities; listed in order of preference)
    • Cherries (not maraschino) (1/2 cup)
    • Avocado (1/2)
    • Olives (6)
    • Strawberries (3 large)
    • Grapefruit (1/2)
    • Cranberries (1/2 cup)
    • Raspberries (1/2 cup)
  • Butter
  • Cream
  • Most Nuts
  • Soy Products (limited)
  • Low-Carb Snack Products

Restrict These Foods:

  • Grains and Cereals
  • Beans (except green beans)
  • Brown Rice
  • Lightly-Breaded Meats
  • Potatoes
  • Carrots
  • Peas
  • Corn
  • Cashews
  • Margarine or shortening
  • Milk
  • Most Fruits
  • Peach (1)
  • Grapes (1/2 cup)
  • Cantaloupe (1 cup cubed)
  • Pear (1/2)
  • Apple (1/2)
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Avoid these Foods:

  • Sugar or anything with sugar in it
  • Anything made with white flour
  • Gravy
  • Pasta
  • White Rice
  • High-glycemic fruits
  • Watermelon
  • Bananas
  • Pineapple
  • Citrus Fruits
  • Raisins
-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Please forward a complete list that I could print out to keep with me in my kitchen and at my desk at work. I need to know Good carbs & bad carbs. Thank you!

Shawna Selinsky

-- Contributed by: Shawna Selinsky

Hi Tanner,

Here are a few other articles with more of the information you're looking for:

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

yeah i was wonderin if u could send a list to me of foods with good carbs and foods with bad carbs to if you could please that would be nice

-- Contributed by: tanner bell
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