CARBS?... NET CARBS?? HUH??
So this is very important when changing your food lifestyle. Let's get down to what these things mean, shall we?
Total carbs = all starches, dietary fiber, and sugar
Net carb = are carbs that the body can digest into glucose
In its simplest form: Total Carbs- Fiber- Sugar Alcohols= NET CARBS
Some people choose low-carb lifestyles because they are very effective in weight loss. This lifestyle restricts your intake of sugars and starches and replaces them with healthy fats, proteins, and vegetables.
Great News!!
A low-carb lifestyle doesn't just help you lose weight; it helps lower blood pressure, blood sugar and balances your cholesterol. Amazing right?
So what is a low-carb lifestyle?
The truth is: There will never be one definition because what is low carb to me may not be low carb to you. Why? A person's optimal carb intake is based on their gender, age, body composition, current metabolic health, and other factors.
So focus on healthy carbs like:
Barley
Legumes
Whole grains
Black beans
Quinoa
Spinach
And this is just to name a few