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Let’s talk simple carbs vs. complex carbs. 
But first, I need you to quit demonizing carbs.
Carbs are not the devil — the lack of knowledge & understanding of the macronutrient is the main issue here. So let’s correct that.
But first, I need you to quit demonizing carbs.
Carbs are not the devil — the lack of knowledge & understanding of the macronutrient is the main issue here. So let’s correct that.
Carbohydrates are 1/3 of the major macronutrients & your body’s primary source of energy.
Avoiding them completely isn’t the way to go, but knowing the right quantity to consume & type is the best way forward here. Balance, sustainability
Avoiding them completely isn’t the way to go, but knowing the right quantity to consume & type is the best way forward here. Balance, sustainability
Carbs aren’t just bread and rice, you can find carbs in :
- milk / dairy products
- vegetables
- nuts and grains
Carbs are made up of three components: fiber, starch, and sugar. Fiber = complex carbs. Sugar = simple carbs. #thrivefitnesske
- milk / dairy products
- vegetables
- nuts and grains
Carbs are made up of three components: fiber, starch, and sugar. Fiber = complex carbs. Sugar = simple carbs. #thrivefitnesske
Complex carbs have higher nutritional value than simple carbs.
Simple carb foods to limit / avoid :
- soda
- cookies
- packaged fruit juice
- corn syrup
- glucose, fructose, sucrose.
.... you already know the list heheheh.
Simple carb foods to limit / avoid :
- soda
- cookies
- packaged fruit juice
- corn syrup
- glucose, fructose, sucrose.
.... you already know the list heheheh.
On the flip side, complex carbs are YOUR FRIEND. Remember, all you need to do is understand your daily carbohydrate recommended intake, stick to it & you’re good to go 
Complex carbs you should eat more of:
- whole grains
- fiber rich fruits (bananas, apples)
Complex carbs you should eat more of:
- whole grains
- fiber rich fruits (bananas, apples)
- fiber rich veggies (broccoli 
, carrots)
- beans (kidney beans, njahi)
- sweet potatoes
- whole wheat bread
- oatmeal
- peas
- brown rice
Complex carbs are your friend
, carrots) - beans (kidney beans, njahi)
- sweet potatoes
- whole wheat bread
- oatmeal
- peas
- brown rice
Complex carbs are your friend
Complex carbs keep you fuller for longer which means :
- they are great for weight loss
- great for type 2 diabetics
- great for keeping your system going, no constipation for you baby
- keeps you fueled throughout your entire workout! no energy crashes. #thrivefitnesske
- they are great for weight loss
- great for type 2 diabetics
- great for keeping your system going, no constipation for you baby
- keeps you fueled throughout your entire workout! no energy crashes. #thrivefitnesske
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