Which carbs are the good ones?

[fnafcrew]

As far as I understand, there are two kinds of carbs - the good ones, and the bad ones. How do you make a difference? Want to eat healthy carbs, but can't understand which ones are the healthy ones.

 

[muskate]

Classifying carbs as good or bad is kind of black and white but generally speaking, you want to base your diet around whole, unprocessed single ingredient foods. They will provide the most nutrients and raise blood sugar the slowest.

Some of my favourite low GI carb sources include sweet potato, brown rice, oatmeal and quinoa.

Generally speaking, if it comes in a box and has over 5 ingredients, you shouldn't be eating it.

 

[Lev Butlerov]

@muskate is right, it is easiest to choose the right carbs by getting products that do not have many ingredients. Those foods mentioned above are the bread and butter of good crabs to eat on a daily basis - with them you will get good carbs, and at the same time they will be the healthiest ones.

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

If you look up the Glycemic Index you will be able to tell which carbs are high GI and which are low GI. Generally you want to stick to low GI carbs except in your post workout meal.

 

[Jay Scott]

All carbs are good and necessary for our body. It highly depends on the timing and quantities.

Some people get fat really quick from sugars, whereas others can indulge it every day and be fine. There are a lot of 'ifs' here