Trendy, fad diets such as the Southbeach and Atkins have left the vast majority of the population completely confused on the amount and type of carbohydrates to consume each day. Despite what these diets have taught the population about cutting carbs, carbohydrates are a very important part of energy production and a healthy diet.

There is no doubt that “Bad Carbs” are contributing to chronic disease in the United States and around the world including:

• The obesity epidemic
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• High cholesterol
• Cancers
• Ultimately mortality

Alleviating “Bad Carbs” from your diet and choosing “Good Carbs” is the key to weight loss and feeling your best. Understanding how to make these choices at the grocery store is crucial.

“The Good”

• Unprocessed carbohydrates in their natural state
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Legumes and beans
• Whole grain breads, cereals, and pastas
• Brown Rice
• Metabolized slowly and increase your glycogen stores
• Substained, natural energy
• High in fiber
• Nutrient dense
  

“The Bad”
“The Ugly”

• Refined, processed, altered, bleached, enriched carbohydrates
• White flour products
• White sugar products
• White breads
• Sugary cereals
• Sodas
• Candies
• Spike blood sugar levels
• Rapidly absorbed stimulating insulin release and fat synthesis
• Low nutrient density
• Lead to obesity and chronic diseases