With all the confusion about carbohydrates, many people are mistakenly avoiding healthy carbohydrates. Not all carbohydrates are the same and some you need. With advice about what you should eat everywhere you look or listen, it’s no wonder people are confused. Every week one of my clients is surprised to hear that a healthy carbohydrate food they are avoiding is part of a good for them. If you know me, you may have heard this before, but I’m sure it will be new to some. Plus it may serve as a reminder to you, or give you confidence you are eating the good stuff. Over the past 20 years, … [Read more...]
Why Carbohydrates are Not the Devil
"I know Carbohydrates are the devil!" she said as we were scheduling our meeting for medical nutrition therapy. It made me smile. That's a great way to say what so many people believe. I understand why it is so confusing to know what to believe. After all, people are avoiding carbohydrates and losing weight. People with diabetes and pre-diabetes hear that "carb" turns to glucose so they think it should be avoided. The truth is that carbohydrates are not the devil, but actually an essential nutrient that should be part of every meal. Let's start with the basics. Carbohydrate is one of … [Read more...]
