Your Tuesday Morning FAT LOSS Tip

By Kevin DiDonato MS, CSCS, CES


To the average person, it seems that carbs is the essential fat loss sabotaging food..

After all, everyone you know AVOIDS carbs because they are afraid of weight gain.

But, is there evidence to support this theory?  Do ALL carbs lead to weight – or more importantly – fat gain?

Carbs and Fat Gain

If you follow mainstream media, then you already know that carbs have been casted aside as being EVIL when it comes to weight loss.

But, what they do not tell you is that all carbs are NOT created equally.

In fact, there are plenty of GOOD carbs out there that do a very important job in your body by providing it with its main energy source.

Carbs contain the very sugar your body needs for a number of different processes – including building muscle, energy for your brain and other cells, and maintains the health of your digestive system.

It’s true that your body can produce sugar from protein and fat, but it’s less efficient and slower than simply eating carbs.

So you see, in order to supply your body with the much needed energy it needs, you really should be taking in an adequate level of carbs.

Now, I touched on the fact that all carbs are NOT created equal.  In fact, there are two distinct carbs (good and bad) that can either boost your fat loss or boost your fat gain.

For example, carbs like fruits and vegetables, sprouted grain breads, and steel cut oats are good carbs.  Not only do they give your body the energy it needs, they all contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are nutrients your body needs to function.

These nutrients also slow the digestive rate of foods and help support the health of other organs and systems in your body.

The bad ones – the ones that spike blood sugar and promote fat gain – are the refined, processed carbs like white flours, white breads, and sugar-sweetened beverages.

These carbs are the ones that promote fat gain, where the good carbs promote fat loss or weight maintenance plus provide your body with much-needed nutrition.

In fact, a recent study shows that people who ate processed potato chips (as opposed to fruits and vegetables) were more likely to GAIN fat over the long-term.

So, what carbs are good for you?

The RIGHT Carbs for You

Although there are a lot of carbs out there, which ones are the BEST for you - meaning they provide the fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are needed for your body to function?

Carbs with protein

As you know, in order to boost your fat loss, you need to have the right mix of carbs and proteins.

That is why beans, quinoa, and long-grain brown rice are perfect for you to consume with breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

These carbs provide a lot of the building blocks your body needs to build muscle, support a healthy digestive system, and help you burn fat.

Carbs with Vitamin C

Inflammation is another culprit in not only fat gain, but poor overall health.  Vitamins, such as vitamin C, are perfect for reducing inflammation and promoting better health and fat loss.

Some carbs that provide vitamin C are peaches, red peppers, peas, and Brussels sprouts.

Pile these high on your plate for better health and lower inflammation.

Carbs with Fiber

Fiber is a nutrient that helps slow the digestion of foods, stabilize blood sugar, reduce your cravings, and satisfy your appetite.

Carbs, such as apples (with the skin), kale, steel cut oats, quinoa, and green peppers, are full of fiber, which are perfect for boosting your fat loss.

Keep these foods handy when you’re looking for quick snacks or hearty meals.

Eat More CARBS

Although carbs have gotten a bad reputation in the media and in most weight loss circles, they are not all that bad.

In fact, you need carbs in order to supply your body with the nutrients it needs to function.

Not all carbs are bad for you.   The ones you need to worry about are the refined, processed carbs which spike your blood sugar and lead to fat gain.

The good carbs, like fruits, vegetables, and sprouted grain breads, are foods that provide nutrients that are essential for your body to have.

So, for your fat loss, overall health, and performance, you should be including some levels of “good” carbs into your diet every day.



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