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Submitted by: Flavia Del Monte
Carbohydrates are essential for life. The brain and nervous system require a continual supply of glucose. When dietary carbohydrate supply is low, lean mass will be used for energy.
Carbohydrates are essential for life. The brain and nervous system require a continual supply of glucose. When dietary carbohydrate supply is low, lean mass will be used for energy.
The American Dietetic Association established a minimum daily requirement of 130 grams of carbohydrates. However, 130 grams for someone with a small frame and wanting to lose weight, may keep them from obtaining a fat stomach. Using the right amount of carbohydrates, at the right time, and using specific carbohydrates are what will make you your absolute leanest. The best part is that the leanness is sustainable and if you add a couple of unwanted pounds on a bad weekend or vacation, it will only take a few tweaks to get you back to bikini ready!
Most people use food for comfort instead of for energy. Many of us food lovers, abuse the use of carbohydrate, using them as a stimulant, rather than to fuel our brain and nervous system. When is the last time you felt sluggish and thought of a carb loaded snack to boost your energy levels up?
Let’s Dissect My Top 5 Carbohydrate Choices For Stripping Fat
Quinoa
This grain-like crop is my absolute favorite food! Quinoa is appreciated for its nutritional value as a complete protein, dietary fiber, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. Quinoa is also GLUTEN-FREE and can be used in so many recipes.
Magnesium
This mineral helps relax blood vessels, decreasing incidence of migraines and also helps prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Iron
Iron is an essential mineral that is required for human life. Not having enough iron can lead to anemia. The most common symptoms of anemia are weakness and fatigue — one reason people who are iron deficient get tired easily is because their cells don’t get enough oxygen.
Pregnant women, young women during their reproductive years, and children tend to be at the highest risk of iron deficiency. Iron deficiency anemia in children is associated with poor neurodevelopment.
Sweet Potatoes
Besides simple starches, sweet potatoes are rich in complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, beta carotene (a vitamin A equivalent nutrient), vitamin C, and vitamin B6. Pink, yellow and green varieties are high in carotene. Sweet potatoes have anti-oxidative and anti inflammatory qualities, and have the ability to actually improve blood sugar levels.
Brown Rice
This whole grain is far superior to white rice as it still contains the germ and bran layer that contains fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1 and B3, and also iron. One cup of brown rice will provide you with 88% of your daily value of magnesium.
Oats
Oatmeal is rich in fiber, selenium, tryphoph, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium and also contain protein. Oatmeal can lower blood cholesterol because of its soluble fiber content. Oatmeal is rich in soluble and non-soluble fiber. Insoluble Fiber-absorbs water for easier passage through the intestines and allows for easier passage of stool.
Soluble Fiber-breaks down as it passes through the digestive tract, forming a gel that traps substances responsible for increasing cholesterol.
Stomach Legumes
Legumes have significant amounts of fiber and are also high in protein, complex carbohydrates, folate and iron. Beans have been proven to fight cancer, benefit people with diabetes and help to lower cholesterol.
Carbohydrates do not have to be the enemy. This macronutrient has been misunderstood for years and is still a constant struggle. Do not get lead into false marketing traps that prey on emotions of struggling dieters. Know the facts, and the science before starting any new diet or weight loss program. If you know when to eat the right carbohydrates, you will be shedding of fat faster than you thought possible. Carb manipulation diets work, but so do does every diet, at the beginning, because you are changing your eating habits and your body is trying to adapt. And adapt it will and you’ll be left hungrier and more frustrated.
To lose fat and keep it off for good, you must be aware that a calorie is not a calorie, and nutrient timing is absolutely necessary. It’s not easy, but it’s not tough either, once you know the right information…and now you do.
About the Author: Flavia Del Monte is a Registered Nurse, Certified Physical Trainer, Certified Nutritionist and the creator of Full-Body-Licious. You can read more about her training programs, nutrition advice and exercises for women on her female fitness blog. Visit
flaviliciousfitness.com/blog
for more information.
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