Foods and Carbs
Okay, so I am going to ask everyone some questions about carbs.
What are a few examples of higher carb foods that are not considered bad for us since they offer other healthy nutrients? I was wondering about beans, for example. I know they are a bit high in carbs, but I have read on here where they don't see beans as being too unhealthy. Same with brown rice.
Also, can someone explain to me the 15g = 1 carb deal? So, does this mean when I read a food label and it says it has 30g of carbs, does that mean it actually is only 2 carbs? ( 15x2=30)? Yes, if it isn't obvious already, I am very confused on this lol.
15 grams of carbs equals 1 carb serving. Also try to get your carbs from non starchy veggies and whole grains. Beans are a good choice due to protein and fiber content. Rice is probably not a good choice nutrition wise especially early out. Also we should probably limit fruits due to high carb content.
I am a Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian. Daily, I eat simple (dairy, fruit) and complex (beans, vegetables, whole grains) carbohydrates. I have never counted carbohydrate grams. Carbohydrates are not evil...LOL
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Current Age: 61, Current Weight: 161 lbs-5/20/2016, Total Weight Loss Maintained: 170 lbs 
In the first year of your surgery, it can be difficult, at least at first, to be getting in a good amount of protein so often the focus on protein can crowd out any other nutrients.... My NUT had us conceptualize it this way: get your protein in first, and IF you have room in your calories and pouch, then add in veggies. If you still have room, add in fruit. Only after those sources of nutrition, then, to add in complex carbs (beans, nuts, legumes, whole grains). Refined carbs are really not going to frequently have a place in a normal, long-term diet.
I count all grams of carbs, even ones from dairy, veggies, fruit, etc. In the first year, I tried to keep my daily range from 30g-50g of carbs, 75+g protein. In maintenance (not trying to lose), I average 120g protein and 80g carbs.
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In the first year of your surgery, it can be difficult, at least at first, to be getting in a good amount of protein so often the focus on protein can crowd out any other nutrients.... My NUT had us conceptualize it this way: get your protein in first, and IF you have room in your calories and pouch, then add in veggies. If you still have room, add in fruit. Only after those sources of nutrition, then, to add in complex carbs (beans, nuts, legumes, whole grains). Refined carbs are really not going to frequently have a place in a normal, long-term diet.
I count all grams of carbs, even ones from dairy, veggies, fruit, etc. In the first year, I tried to keep my daily range from 30g-50g of carbs, 75+g protein. In maintenance (not trying to lose), I average 120g protein and 80g carbs.
Same here on the conceptualizing, except it was protein, then beans or nuts, then vegetables, then fruit and no whole grains or refined carbs until maintenance.
I rarely get past protein and beans/nuts.
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