If you’re going to eat carbs, eat them in the morning.
You need to stick to complex carbs that release a steady stream of energy. Anything that has a G.I. of over 50 is out.
Complex carbs have three or more sugars and have a high fiber content. Simple carbs are mainly made up of two.
Sweetness is usually a fair indication of how complex the carb is. Complex carbs often taste blander, although this is not always the case.
The best way to tell is to check your energy levels and hunger after eating the carb.
If you get a sudden rush of energy, it is more likely to be a simple carb. If you feel hungry again a couple of hours afterwards, despite having eaten your fill, it is definitely a simple carb.
Examples of Good Carbs:
The fiber content in complex carbs is what makes them so much healthier – this slows down the rate that the sugars in the carbs are absorbed into the blood stream.
They will also help you to feel full longer and they are heart healthy. If you are battling to manage on breakfast until lunch, add some complex carbs.
It is not a good idea to eat them later in the day – your body needs time to process them.
Please refer to the book for more details on this activity.
I have oats in breakfast, but there is no surety as I am often working. I work in rotational shifts so I have keep my diet pretty flexible and mostly on a day's count.
Carbing up in the morning is a great idea. A few simple thing in morning today can save you from too much efforts tomorrow..
Carb up the required energy in the morning and you won't get exhausted for the rest of the day!
Generally, I have oatmeal in my breakfast. Otherwise, brown bread and grilled vegetables.
I like it alot. Do, I need to make some changes in it?
Think... if you need something different to pamper your taste buds. Otherwise, looking at the CARB factor and fiber content; they are just perfect. Tk Cre Sara