If you are trying to lose weight, you should know that carbs not only aide in packing on the pounds but some of them can also be bad for your health.
Bad sources of carbs are those that contain a high sugar content such as cookies, potato chips, and soft drinks.
These types of carbohydrates have been associated with the rising rate of people with diabetes.
This is why high sugar carbs are dangerous for all that eat them and should be eliminated from your diet.
They are high in calories, but most importantly they contain absolutely no nutritional value and plenty of fat.
Other carbs that should be avoided are grains and sugars.
So, instead of eating a candy bar, try to eat a piece of fruit, vegetables (without dip) and whole grains.
For some, it may be hard to eliminate bad carbs completely and if this seems to be a problem with you, it's okay to just reduce your intake drastically to maybe one day a week.
It's good to know that the U.
S.
Department of Agriculture recommends that people eat up to eleven servings of carbohydrates each day, but this is false.
Eating that many carbs are deemed dangerous by dietitians, the American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association.
Most dietitians suggest reducing the amount of carbs consumed - completely.
Although dietary information can be confusing, it's best to follow the advice of a personal dietitian or nutritionist.
But, it's likely that the first thing they will say is to watch your carb intake.