Well, that is a complex question. Potatoes are gluten-free, but that does not mean that French fries are also gluten-free. When it comes to French fries, you buy from the frozen aisle or order at a restaurant; therefore it depends upon the ingredients and preparation if these are gluten...
Carbohydrates are called simple or complex, depending on their chemical structure. Simple carbohydrates include sugars found naturally in foods such as fruits, vegetables, milk, and milk products. They also include sugars added during food processing and refining. Complex carbohydrates include whole grain...
Combine complex carbs with a protein and/or fat for lasting energy. The protein and fat slow the breakdown of sugar into the blood, preventing fatigue. Snacks also can prevent overeating at mealtimes. A few examples of smart snack choices are yogurt with fruit, mixed nuts, veggies with hummu...
So I said, “I’ll avoid carbs in my diet”. Yet about all I am eating now are carbs are at least complex carbs. So let’s review; just what are Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs? Then we will talk about the magnificent beet. We all need Carbohydrates they are what provide our body ener...
To avoid GI distress, aim for simple carbohydrates like pretzels or cereal before a run. “After the workout,” says Lanes, “you can focus more on the complex version of carbs, more like your whole grains or your oats.” Try: Cheerios, Corn Chex, rolled oats, granola, pretzels ...
Let me go back to what I said about calories -they are a way of measuring the potential energy contained in food. When we eat food, our body uses the things inside it according to our current (and to a certain extent, upcoming) needs. This is why athletes eat carbs before w...
Feeling morally superior for eating one food and morally blame-worthy for eating another completely undermines the fact that ethics were not around at the time that our brains were developing their ability to support complex, robust and redundant systems of appetite and satiation. ...