Get the Good Carbs; Ban the Bad

Many diet plans put individuals on low-carbohydrate regiments. This has led to the assumption that all carbohydrates make you fat. The truth is that some carbohydrates are better than others. It is important when trying to lose weight that an individual adopts a diet high in good carbs, while eliminating the empty carbs which make shedding the pounds so difficult.

So what is a good carbohydrate? On the nutrition facts of food products, you will find a very simple breakdown of the carbohydrates the item contains. It is important to note there is a lot more to carbohydrates than this, but a healthy product can be identified as one with high amounts of fiber, and low amounts of sugar. The carbohydrates with lots of fiber are called complex carbs, while the sugary carbs are called simple. Some simple carbs you should watch out for are sodas, candies, and white rices, breads, and pastas. Some complex carbs that are healthy for your diet include whole grains, such as brown rice, and whole wheat pastas.

Following a healthy diet of good carbs can lower your weight, but it also helps to reduce your risk for heart disease, which is the number one killer of women in America.