Do You Know As Much About Carbs As You Think You Do?

Daily Carbohydrate Recommendations

Dietary specialists recommend that carbohydrates make up about half of a person's daily caloric intake. They also note that complex carbs are a better choice than simple carbs for a number of reasons. For weight loss, dietary specialists suggest eating carbs earlier in the day. This prevents the body from storing unused carbohydrates that are consumed later in the day as fat because of inactivity. As a rule, stay away from processed sugars, especially the high-fructose corn syrup that is used in packaged goods. In addition, stay away from food products that state that they are 'enriched'; these products have been heavily processed, which means that all of the natural benefits of the carbohydrates have been removed. By all means, eat bread. Just choose artisanal bread instead of processed white bread.