Carbs should be a foundation to any Fat Loss Nutrition plan.

Don’t listen to all the hype out there – carbohydrates (carbs) are not fattening. Typically , when dieters want to get rid of their fat the first thing that they remove from their diets is carbs – and this is a big error.

Don’t get me wrong, too much of anything can cause you to become fat , including carbs – but they aren’t , by themselves, the main reason why people become over-fat . Also , and this is important , carbs are the main source of your energy resource , and so are a key component of your Fat Loss Nutrition Plan.

Before moving on , let’s go back to the foundations of nutrition. There are 3 major types of food proteins, carbohydrates and fat . In addition , there are two types of carbohydrates –

1. simple carbohydrates
2. complex carbohydrates

Sources of simple carbohydrates include fruit sugar (fructose), lactose (milk sugar) and table sugar (sucrose). They are easily digested and rapidly enter the blood stream providing you with very quick energy – often leading to a sugar rush (spike) which eventually can put your blood sugar level at a point lower before before you consumed the sugar . This is the reason that simple sugars have very little nutritional value , that you should eliminate them from your diet .

Sources of complex carbohydrates include whole grains ( e.g. brown bread ) and whole wheat (brown pasta and rice ). Complex carbs provide you with a steady source of energy since they are slowly released into the blood stream aided by their high fibre content – thereby providing you with a steady release of insulin in the body . Complex carbs are much better in nutritional value than simple sugars and should be included in your fat loss nutrition plan.

Great news – you don’t need to give up these great carbs at all . You must stick to the unrefined varieties – whole grain and whole wheat to ensure the best nutritional content.

I am not suggesting that you can eat as many complex carbs as you want ; it is important to moderate your intake . Too many calories from any type of food can translate into an increase in your body weight – and more specifically an increase in your body fat content .

To make sure you don’t eat too many complex carbohydrates, try to have smaller portions combined with great sources of lean protein and plenty of beans & veg . Also, use plates of smaller size and eat very slowly. This will allow your brain to send signals to your stomach and tell you when you are full. Don’t go for a second portion .

One final word – you should significantly reduce , your consumption of foods that contain white flour, e.g. pastries, biscuits, crackers, and cookies, etc. They have very little nutritional value and they are usually highly calorific.

Remember – Carbs are a key element to your Fat Loss Nutrition Plan.

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