Good Carbohydrates and Bad Carbohydrates

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                   Good Carbohydrates and Bad Carbohydrates

A lot of diabetic diets and diabetic meal planning center around

 carbohydrate intake – the amount you can have and when you should 

have them.  This is because they play such a crucial role in managing

 blood sugars.  Too many carbohydrates or the wrong kind can cause high

 blood sugars.  Not enough carbohydrates can cause low blood sugars or 
hypoglycemia.

It is recommended that carbohydrates make up about 40% of your daily 

calories, but not all carbohydrates are created equal.  You also need 

to pay attention to fat and sugar content.  

Here are some carbohydrate choices that should be made frequently:

* Whole grain cereals
* Whole wheat breads and rolls
* Brown rice
* Whole wheat crackers
* Raw or lightly steamed fruits and vegetables
* Whole wheat pita pockets or wraps

Carbohydrate choices that should be made less often:

* Potato chips
* White bread
* White rice
* Other foods that have been processed
* Cookies
* Easy to eat snacks

Carbohydrates are an essential part of every diet but make sure you are

 including the right kinds in yours.  Good carbohydrates will fill you 

up and not create a sudden spike in your blood sugars.  Bad carbohydrates 

are usually over-processed, create high blood sugars, create obesity and 

are high in sodium.

As carbohydrates are going to make up almost half of your daily food 

choices it is important to fill you body with high-quality choices. 

 Choose ones that will give you energy and not cause you to gain weight.

  The less processed or refined a carbohydrate is the better it is going

 to be for you.  Even when baking, choose unbleached whole grain 
flour.  It doesn’t make a big difference in taste but it does in the 

quality of carbohydrate it creates.  

Try whole grain flour in pancakes, cookies and cakes.

                                More Information:  The 6-Week Diabetes Detox