How to Watch Carb Intake on Jenny Craig

The great thing about the Jenny Craig diet is that it is all about moderation. It's not like some other diets where you have to eliminate all carbs, fats or sugars. However, you will want to limit your carbs, especially refined ones. The tips here will show you how to watch your carb intake on the Jenny Craig diet.

Things You'll Need

• Pocket nutritional guide

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Instructions

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  The first thing you can do to watch your carb intake on Jenny Craig is determine how many carbs you can eat daily. You should have a daily goal of carb intake on this diet and you don't want to go over it. So, if you decide to eat 50 carbs per day, for example, then you can choose what you eat to make up those carbs. The best way to eat the most carb-like foods with the least carbs is to choose foods that are whole wheat or low-carb.

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  The next way to watch carbs on Jenny Craig is to read labels. When you read all the labels of the food you eat, then you can keep up with how many carbs you are eating. It is helpful to keep track and write down what you eat and how many carbs were in it. That way you can keep a running tally of how many carbs you have eaten and how many more you can eat in a day.

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  When cooking, it makes sense to choose recipes that are naturally low in carbs or make substitutions to reduce the carb count. For example, recipes with meat, mushrooms and cheese are low in carbs. You can make them lower in calories and fat, too, by using reduced-fat cheese. When you eat a low carb meal, then you will have enough room in your diet for dessert! That's what Jenny Craig is all about, balancing your diet so you can eat all the things you love in moderation.

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  Another suggestion to help you manage carbs when you are eating out is to avoid refined carbs. This includes anything made with white flour or white sugar. If you have a hard time determining what foods might be okay, then consult your pocket nutritional guide. Or, before you go out to eat, visit the restaurant's website and read the nutritional informaiton. That will help you choose an entree that is healthy and perfect for your diet!