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Jennyboots - September 04, 2008
I hear so much about carbs.. they are all bad, some are good... I went shopping recently and went just about crazy reading labels! I don't over do it with carbs but sometimes a sandwich is just what you need! What is your opinion?
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AnnabelleMcB - September 15, 2008
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  I don't want to diet... just eating right and exercising should do the trick!  
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Exactly!
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Jennyboots - September 15, 2008
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  You're welcome. You may want to visit your library and check out the South Beach Diet. It's a pretty light read and even if you don't follow the diet, it does a great job of explaining the logic behind low-carb diets. The difference between SBD and Atkins, is that South Beach recognizes there are good carbs. It doesn't forbid carbs, it just helps you pick the right ones.  
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I don't want to diet... just eating right and exercising should do the trick!
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AnnabelleMcB - September 14, 2008
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  This sounds very easy advice to follow ... thanks!!  
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You're welcome.

You may want to visit your library and check out the South Beach Diet. It's a pretty light read and even if you don't follow the diet, it does a great job of explaining the logic behind low-carb diets.

The difference between SBD and Atkins, is that South Beach recognizes there are good carbs. It doesn't forbid carbs, it just helps you pick the right ones.


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Jennyboots - September 09, 2008
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  One of the important things to remember about carbs is that not all carbs are bad. Your body needs carbs - they provide energy. The key is, as always, moderation (don't you get tired of that word?). You want to choose the right kind of carbs - whole grains, not processed carbs. And, ideally, pair them with a protein or fat to slow down how fast your body metabolizes them. So if you're going to have a slice of whole wheat toast, put a little natural peanut butter on it. Have some cheese when you enjoy your apple.  
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This sounds very easy advice to follow ... thanks!!
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AnnabelleMcB - September 08, 2008

One of the important things to remember about carbs is that not all carbs are bad. Your body needs carbs - they provide energy. The key is, as always, moderation (don't you get tired of that word?). You want to choose the right kind of carbs - whole grains, not processed carbs. And, ideally, pair them with a protein or fat to slow down how fast your body metabolizes them.

So if you're going to have a slice of whole wheat toast, put a little natural peanut butter on it. Have some cheese when you enjoy your apple.


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Jennyboots - September 08, 2008
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  I have recently switched the types of carbs I take in. I use whole wheat pasta, sweet potatoes in recipes instead of white potatoes (more fiber and vitamin A) and am getting ready to experiment with 7-grain breads for when I am wanting a sandwich. I heard there are some good breads out there.  
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I have added more sweet potatoes too... but I still love my mashed potatoes!!
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kayceecat - September 06, 2008
I have recently switched the types of carbs I take in. I use whole wheat pasta, sweet potatoes in recipes instead of white potatoes (more fiber and vitamin A) and am getting ready to experiment with 7-grain breads for when I am wanting a sandwich. I heard there are some good breads out there.
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kayceecat - September 06, 2008

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