How to Lose Weight Eating Carbohydrates

Your body uses carbohydrates to make glucose (blood sugar), which provides energy. There are two types of carbohydrates, simple and complex. They are determined by how fast your body absorbs the sugar from them. Simple carbohydrates are in foods such as refined sugar, milk and fruit. Complex carbohydrates are in foods such as whole-wheat bread and cereal, vegetables and beans. Knowing which ones to eat and how to limit simple carbohydrates makes it possible to enjoy them while losing weight.

Instructions

Tips

• 1

  Limit simple carbohydrates. Eat sugar-free foods or foods with sugar substitutes. Trade whole milk for low-fat or skim milk, and substitute water for soda.

• 2

  Snack on foods that have complex carbohydrates, such as popcorn, rice cakes, pretzels and whole-wheat toast.

• 3

  Eat vegetables throughout the day. They are healthy and full of antioxidants to boost the immune system, which is important in weight loss. Vary the color of the vegetables you choose.

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  Make at least half of your daily grains whole, such as brown or wild rice, whole-grain bread, oatmeal and whole-grain cereals.