White Devil Carbs

Now what I know for sure is that white carbohydrates are the devil hence the title "White Devil Carbs". Have you ever had the feeling of wanting to fall asleep after eating a big meal filled with pasta, breads or deserts? Have you ever felt extra bloated or big after eating a delicious cupcake, muffin or pie? Have you ever had to unbutton or unzip your pants after eating a white carb filled meal. Well I have and I am sure every other American has as well. It is the American lifestyle to eat fast fatty foods. We wake up in the morning and eat muffins, donuts and pancakes. We have sub sandwhiches, cookies and burgers with white buns for lunch and for dinner we have pizza, fast food and white pasta's (lasagna, spaghetti or penne pasta). All of those foods I just mentioned are filled with the "White Devil Carbs" which are simple carbohydrates.

       There are two types of carbohydrates simple and complex the simple carbs with the exception of fruits are not the best thing for you they tend to break down easily, are lower in fiber and filled with simple sugars. This is the stuff that gives you that burst of energy that gets your blood sugar levels all out of control and then you crash.  I am not saying to cut white carbs out of your diet completely but if you are looking to loose weight then eliminating your intake of those "White Devil Carbs" would be a step in the right direction.

       If you are the type of person that just needs carbs in your life then complex carbs are what you want to stick with. They are high in fiber which helps you digest things better and keeps you regular, if you know what I mean ;-). They give you that good energy and allows you to feel full and satisfied after every meal. Complex carbs are whole grain so you can have whole grain pasta, bread and brown rice as well as vegetables and fruits.

      Between both complex and simple carbs they both tend to make me feel sluggish and also bloated and definitely full. I try to minimize the amount of carbs that I do eat. Sticking with mainly brown rice and sweet potatoes and I may have a piece of wheat bread every now and then. I challenge you to pay attention to how you feel after you eat these types of foods. Once you realized what simple carbs do to your body you may want to switch it up and stick with the complex carbs. I've taken this challenge and that is why simple carbs are now in my eyes "White Devil Carbs."

                 

 Yours Truly,

 STL HealthNut