www.beyondfitphysiques.com A common mistake when women begin dieting is to cut out carbs-‐ even the good ones. If you choose the wrong car...
www.beyondfitphysiques.com A common mistake when women begin dieting is to cut out carbs-‐ even the good ones. If you choose the wrong carbs, or eat too many carbohydrates, then yes-‐ carbs will cause you to store fat. Limiting your carbohydrate intake is important if you looking for fat loss results, but some carbohydrates are needed for energy, and not all carbs are created equal. How to Eat Carbohydrates for Fat Loss.... 1. Fibrous carbs and non-‐starch veggies EAT IN LARGE AMOUNTS. Green and non-‐starch veggies provide your body with the fiber it needs to feel full, as well as essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They're a win-‐win when it comes to health AND fat loss. In addition, most fruits and veggies are low on the glycemic index, and they don't spike blood sugar and put your body into fat storage mode like starchy carbs. 2. Fruit: Eat in moderate amounts. While we love that fruit is a natural source of carbs, and that generally is comes with some amounts of fiber and a high nutrient density, many fruits also contain a considerable amount of sugar. Focus on eating non-‐sugary fruits like apples, pears, berries and grapefruits while limiting your consumption of more sugar-‐laden fruits like bananas, grapes, pineapple and mango. 3. Whole grains and natural starches: eat in small amounts. Natural, 100% whole grains (like oats, quinoa, rye, etc) as well as natural starches (think potatoes, brown rice, yams, beans, etc) are great ways to fuel workouts and ... Less
