Eating For Health

Guest Author:    W. Chandler  Some carbohydrates are bad for you. Simple carbohydrates such as sugar are bad for you.   White bread is bad in that most of the nutrients are removed in processing.   The carbohydrates that are high in fiber, found in whole grains, vegetables, fruits and beans are actually good for you. Since fiber slows the process of absorption these foods may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. It may also lower your chance for certain types of cancer. These carbohydrates may also help lower chances of high cholesterol. Carbohydrates high in fiber also help you feel full, so you are hungry less often.      Works Cited Ellis, D. R. (n.d.). Why Carbohydrates are Good For You! Retrieved March 31, 2013, from http://nutrition.mednet.ucla.edu/articles/Carbohydrates_are_Good_for_U.pdf Magee, E. M. (n.d.). Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: Why Carbohydrates Matter to You . Retrieved March 31, 2013, from WebMD: http://w...

Can cutting back on added sugars result in weight loss?   An article in the BMJ indicates that reducing sugar intake can result in a small but significant loss of body weight.   Most nutritionists recommend we limit our sugar intake to less than 10% of our calories.    What are “added” sugars?   Any sugars added to the foods we eat.   This includes sucrose, honey, syrups, high fructose corn syrup, brown sugar.     In the BMJ article, adults who cut back on their added sugar intake lost about 2 pounds over 8 months.   While those who ate more added sugar foods gained about 2 pounds.   In children, studies were inconsistent but research has shown that children who drink more sugar sweetened beverages (soda, sports drinks) were more likely to be overweight or obese.   But trying to cut back on “added” sugars isn’t easy.    One can read the label and look for “sugar” but this can be quite misleading.   ...