Guest guest Posted December 11, 2002 Report Share Posted December 11, 2002 Carbs Aren't Evil! It's a nutritional " urban legend. " Excess calories lead to weight gain, no matter what the source. There's little evidence that carbohydrates as such promote weight gain -- or that restricting them will help in long-term weight management. If you eat a lot of excess calories from refined carbohydrates, and then you suddenly remove those calories, you will lose weight -- but that's true of calories from any source. Refined starches and sweets are particularly easy to overeat because they contain no fiber or water -- even a small package provides a lot of calories. Cutting back on refined carbohydrates often helps control calories, but don't switch to meat, as some folks would have you do. Switch to whole grains, vegetables and fruits (rich in fiber and water). They're healthier and more filling, making it easier to control calories. ===== Language is an expression of thought. Everytime you speak, your mind is on Parade Exodus 20:8-11 & Hebrews 4:9 Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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