What foods contain carbs
Sometimes it is easier to start by identifying foods that do not contain carbohydrates. Protein foods such as meat, fish, eggs and cheese as well as fats such as butter, margarine, oil, olives and avocados contain minimal or no carbohydrate. Remember that adding breading or a sweet sauce like barbeque or teriyaki to meats or seafood will add carbohydrates to these foods. Bread, cereal, rice, pasta, crackers and other grain products contain carbs. Starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn, peas, and dried beans also contain carbs. And don’t forget about milk products and fruit. They contain carbs, too. There is a diabetes myth that skipping a slice of cake and having fruit instead is better for your blood sugar. It may be, but it depends on the portion size of your dessert. A small piece of cake will have less carbohydrate than a huge apple. Read on for more details. How much of what I eat should come from carbs? It depends. Approximately 45-65 percent of calories should come from carbohyd
