sharletagraham's Journal, 01 Aug 17

how many naural carbs, like from fruits, are we supposed to eat? I was using them hardcore for a nutritional substiue for snacking. then I heard they were bad... I am confused! 

Great point! 

i totally agree with this! i am vegan and my diet consists mostly of fresh fruit (love bananas!) and rice and veggies and i am a healthy 5'1 and 105 pounds! 

carbs do NOT make you fat. it's animal protein and milk that is meant to fatten up cows. 

As a diabetic, carbs are not my friend. Even the "healthy" carbs can spike my blood sugars. I do eat healthy carbs but I must keep my carb intake super low or risk doing more damage to my body from high blood sugars. Each and every "body" is individually different. Unfortunately, One mold does not fit all. 

Ditto..I... t r y...to only eat high fiber carbs w my DMT2, esp beans & peas & oatmeal, but it's sooo hard!  

I'm just starting to realize this after 2 years VLCHF. Better late than never?!! 

Sorry - carbs are carbs - they all become sugar in the system and many people cannot handle the glucose. 

Good point. I didn't become fat from eating fruits and vegetables. But, if low carb works is the best way for others (whether due to diabetes or a metabolic disorder), I won't try to sway them. Different strokes and all! 

Every body is different. And different times in life can require different nutrition for the same person maintaining the same size. Here's to supporting whatever selfcare choices people are making for themselves at this time. 

but all protein for too long, really hurts ur kidneys...prime example here from yoyo diet youth... 

@ Sharletagraham, I agree... 

Sugar, processed carbs do make you gain weight..Have you ever heard of muffin top? You will store those carb calories in your middle section...The good carbs which our bodies need are fruits and vegetable carbs..We are built and designed to eat them..We are natural vegetarians...When we pair those natural carbs with sugar, bread or processed carbs is when its bad because we have a hard time digesting them in our lower intestine...Keep watching the health documentaries...You can learn the right food combinations and keep your body healthy by knowing what carbs to eat or not eat..We have to have carbs..Don't ever deprive your body's from natural carbs..Those good carbs help your, heart, blood sugar, brain function, and much more  

Also meat have carbs lol ..Protein doesn't make you Father lol ... Not even animal protein at safe levels...Everything we eat turns to sugar..If you eat natural sugar like a fruit your body's know what to do but processed sugar your body stores it and has to work harder to break it down... All those bad foods spike your blood sugar cause you to over eat and eat when you aren't even hungry  

I didn't realize you were a pro-carb crusader. If it works for you, that's great. It doesn't work for me.  

Whatever creams your Twinkie!! No need to go back and forth. The only plan that works, is the one you're willing to follow! Good luck to ALL!! 

Twinkie cream, yum! Shipley Donuts has a cream filled donut that's more addictive than crack cocaine and tastes like cotton candy.  

Lol 

I've lost a ton of weight by eating high fat, low protein, and almost zero carbs! You do you, I'll do me, and I haven't had a hunger craving in months because fat satisfies!!!!