Choosing Quality Carb Calories

You may have heard that reducing carb calories is a key to weight loss.  Your body needs carbohydrates, just as it needs protein, some fat, and vitamins to maintain health.  The key to choosing the carb calories you ingest is choosing high quality carb calories.

Processed and highly refined foods can be high in carb calories, but deficient in any other nutrients.  Fruit is a high carb calorie food, but is also packed with fiber and vitamins which help your body use the fuel for energy.  Other good choices are bread made from whole wheat flour, skim or 1% milk, and baked goods made with applesauce instead of oil.

Carb calories are not evil, but you should choose them carefully.  Avoid carb-laden foods that are also high in fat and sugar.  Careful choices are healthy choices.

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