What is wrong with carbohydrates and why should I stay away from white bread or “white carbs”?
The problem with carbohydrates is not in their content, but in the ones we choose to eat. Since carbs are energy, they need to be used up or they will be stored as fat. Once carbs are consumed, they should equal the amount that you are expending throughout your daily activities. Some carbohydrates that can be found in naturally white foods are bananas, milk, cauliflower, yogurt and white potatoes. These carbohydrates are very nutritious and not refined! As for white bread, there is no reason to “stay away”. White bread has the same amount of calories and carbohydrates as whole wheat bread. However, whole wheat bread is healthier because of the higher fiber content, which aids in the effectiveness of your digestive system. The more fiber in your diet, the fuller you will feel. It is important to check that the whole wheat bread is, in fact, whole wheat, and not just dyed dark with artificial caramel coloring additives! You can check this by looking at the Nutrition Facts on the bread, w
