You see, we need to divide carbohydrates into good & bad carbs. Let's start with the bad carbs.

- Processed/Modified Carbs.

This includes food sources such as: Bread, Pasta, Cereal, Granola Bars, Muffins, and anything else that is pre-packaged in a box or bag.

So basically, sources that are not eaten in their original form should be a source to avoid.

But before we go on, let me tell you one thing. I definitely don't eat based on an all or nothing approach. I love pasta, rice and bread, and I do eat it.  New Orleans is world-famous for food and moderation has to be observed when enjoying a good meal. ;-)

But we can help our bodies out and fill up our plates with more colorful greens and vegetables, and with lean protein sources.

 

Good carbs:
- Everything that is in its natural form: All different types of veggies you could imagine. Follow the "rainbow" approach and mix as many colors as possible!

A lot of people tend to forget that vegetables are considered to be carbohydrates, so by limiting your intake of pasta, rice, and bread, and increasing your intake of colorful veggies, you are still getting a good amount of carbohydrates.

And don't worry about overeating and gaining weight on vegetables, that's basically impossible.

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