Carbo-loaded food that would help you lose weight

MANILA, Philippines – When figure-conscious people hear the word ‘carbs,’ they next word you’ll be hearing from them is NO.  But no matter how much you despise eating carbo-loaded meals, they are essential to keep our body functioning.

It is a good thing not all kinds of carbohydrates are bad for your health. In order to have the right amount of carbohydrates in our body, we should be able to distinguish bad carbs from good carbs.

Harvard edu says that  the healthiest sources of carbohydrates are unprocessed or minimally processed whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans, while unhealthier sources of carbohydrates include white bread, pastries, sodas and other highly processed or refined foods.  These items contain easily digested carbohydrates that may contribute to weight gain, interfere with weight loss, and promote diabetes and heart disease.

To make the job easier for you, here is a list of food with good carbs for weight loss. Make sure you put them on your grocery list!

Barley

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Whole-wheat pasta

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Whole-wheat bread

Cabbage

Quinoa

Berries

Green Peas

Brown rice

Sweet Potatoes

Oatmeal

Apples