{"id":106168,"date":"2022-12-07T10:44:11","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T10:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/?p=106168"},"modified":"2022-12-07T10:45:06","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T10:45:06","slug":"you-dont-need-to-cut-out-carbs-to-lose-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/you-dont-need-to-cut-out-carbs-to-lose-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"You Don\u2019t Need to Cut Out Carbs to Lose Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"38520354a5201685ddf480eec688e1a7\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>We hear it time and time again, \u201ccut out carbs to lose weight.\u201d Sure, you may drop some pounds in the short term, but is this diet sustainable? Not so much.<\/p>\n<p>After you get out of your new <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/capitolkb.com\/bath-services\/bath-zero-entry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">zero entry shower<\/a><\/strong><\/span> &#8211; take a seat and read up on why you don\u2019t need to cut out carbs to lose weight.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in!<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0 Carbs = Energy<\/h2>\n<p>Carbohydrates (carbs) are one of the most important players when it comes to our energy levels. This is often why you\u2019ll see weightlifters consume a high-carb meal both before and after a workout. Runners will grab a banana before a long run. Athletes know the energy from carbohydrates are vital for them to have a good workout.<\/p>\n<p>Experts confirm that carbs are the <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8116550\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">main source of energy<\/a><\/strong><\/span> when it comes to humans. If you\u2019re looking to lose weight, cutting them out can derail your success if you are constantly fatigued.<\/p>\n<h2>2.\u00a0 Choose Carbs Wisely<\/h2>\n<p>While carbs are an important part of your diet, you do want to make sure you select foods that make sense for your weight loss goals. Carbs get such a bad reputation because people usually consume carbs that aren\u2019t optimal for your health or they overconsume.<\/p>\n<p>You want to stay away from <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>\u201c<a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/healthy-eating\/choosing-healthy-carbs.htm#:~:text=What%20are%20refined%2C%20simple%2C%20or,desserts%2C%20and%20many%20breakfast%20cereals.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bad\u201d carbs<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>and opt for <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cgood\u201d carbs<\/a><\/strong><\/span> when it comes to the food you\u2019re consuming.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"38520354a5201685ddf480eec688e1a7\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>\u201cBad\u201d Carbs<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>White bread<\/li>\n<li>Pasta (most pastas!)<\/li>\n<li>Pastries<\/li>\n<li>Cereal<\/li>\n<li>Pizza<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u201cGood\u201d Carbs<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Vegetables<\/li>\n<li>Fruit<\/li>\n<li>Oats<\/li>\n<li>Brown Rice<\/li>\n<li>Quinoa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3.\u00a0 The Rundown on Macronutrients<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bhf.org.uk\/informationsupport\/heart-matters-magazine\/nutrition\/ask-the-expert\/macronutrients#:~:text=Macronutrients%20are%20the%20nutrients%20we,consumed%20in%20very%20small%20amounts.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Macronutrients<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>(macros) are our body\u2019s main source of energy, and we need more of them compared to other nutrients to run as efficiently as possible. Fats, protein, and carbohydrates are our macronutrients. All 3 are necessary for our health.<\/p>\n<p>Carbohydrates play a big role in the world of macronutrients. These <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietaryguidelines.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-12\/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">macros<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>make up anywhere from 45% to 65% of our caloric intake each day. This is for good reason as carbohydrates are fast acting in our bodies when compared to fats and protein.<\/p>\n<h2>4.\u00a0 Balanced Diet<\/h2>\n<p>A balanced diet contains an adequate amount of all 3 macronutrients: protein, fat, and carbohydrates. If you\u2019re looking to lose weight, you want to be cautious about manipulating your body\u2019s needs. This could (and oftentimes does) backfire leading to more weight gain in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of macronutrient calculators online for you to experiment with to see what your optimal intake of carbs should be each day. While limiting carbs a little isn\u2019t damaging, you want to stay away from eliminating an entire, important food group.<\/p>\n<h2>5.\u00a0 Get Creative with Carbs<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know a bit more about \u201cgood\u201d carbs and \u201cbad\u201d carbs, it\u2019s time to get creative with it! Good carbs, like vegetables, are a great way to help you lose weight. This has to do with them being less <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/multimedia\/low-calorie-foods\/sls-20076175#:~:text=Energy%20density%20is%20the%20number,density%20and%20high%20in%20volume.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">calorie dense<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. In essence, you can eat more but consume less calories. That\u2019s a win-win.<\/p>\n<p>If the thought of cutting out pasta scares you, opt for veggie noodles. If you love your pizza, consider a cauliflower or sweet potato crust. 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