The officially supported no or low fat food propaganda supports a processed food industry that delivers foods and beverages with high amounts of added sugars or high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) added to
processed grain carbohydrates stripped of their natural nutrients.
Not exact matches
Plus, the sprouting
process naturally increases the protein content and decreases the calories and
carbohydrates found in the original
grain.
The company attributes this to the «sprouted»
grains found in the bread, stating that the sprouting
process breaks down the
carbohydrate and gluten protein within the breads.
Proteins and
carbohydrates are broken down during the sprouted
grain process, which increases the vitamin content.
I have noticed that many patients complain from their kids eating behavior and the way they constantly refuse to eat
grains and rely most of the times on
processed foods such as biscuits, chips, pasta and others, that belong in reality to the category of foods tat most kids tend to eat as they are rich in
carbohydrates.
I'd already been experimenting with
grain - free recipes before my mum's heart attack, but after her operation, I was determined to eat better, and eat as
grain - free as possible — because a
grain - free diet naturally meant a diet low in
carbohydrates and
processed foods.
Hi AnnMarie, I'm writing because I am again confused... I'm working hard at cleaning up my diet (going off low / non-fat and other non-foods), then I come across this info about the Paleo diet stating, like many others, that saturated fats and dairy are BAD for us...» are low in the foods and nutrients (refined sugars and
grains, saturated and trans fats, salt, high - glycemic
carbohydrates, and
processed foods) that frequently may cause weight gain, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and numerous other health problems»..
Whole
grains, fresh fruits and vegetables are appropriate complex
carbohydrate choices, since they have more nutritional value than sugar and
processed starches.
It's undeniable that before agriculture, people did not rely on
grain for nutrition as much as we do now, and it's safe to say that a diet of mainly
processed carbohydrates is not particularly healthy.
It is estimated that the average American consumes between 350 - 500 + grams of
carbohydrates a day from mostly
processed grain and sugar sources.
Since refined
grains can spike insulin levels and are a highly
processed carbohydrate, our increased consumption may be partially to blame for the rising rates of diabetes and obesity (though of course other factors come into play here as well).
Beware of commercial
grains and pre-made cereals, pastas and bread — unless they're sprouted or fermented, you're not getting the full benefit of the complex
carbohydrates you're taking in — not to mention the refining
process most
grains undergo strips them of much of their fiber and natural nutrients, causing our blood sugar to spike when we consume them.
The milder taste is result from of fact that this syrup is a complex
carbohydrate extracted from whole
grain rice, so it contains less natural sugar and
processes more slowly in the body.
The resulting equation is simple: fructose (found in most
processed foods) and dietary
carbohydrates (sugars and
grains, which break down into sugar) lead to excess body fat, obesity and related health issues.
He'll help you reduce your intake of highly
processed foods and refined
carbohydrates, while increasing your intake of fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and whole
grains.
In such individuals, overconsumption of
processed (high — glycemic index) foodstuffs and (even whole -
grain) cereals overloads the metabolic machinery with
carbohydrates, yielding hyperglycemia and other metabolic anomalies.
The TWT eliminates refined
carbohydrates and added sugars,
processed foods,
grains, starches and most root vegetables, and all fruits and fruit juices.
The modern diet mainly consists of refined
carbohydrates: Sweeteners (sugar, syrup), beverages (juices, sodas and alcohol), white flour and
processed grains (bagels, bread, chips, cereals, buns), candy, snacks, etc..
Anything made with sugars or other
grains such as candy; sweets; toffee; jams; jellies; breakfast bars; protein bars; soft drinks; diet soft drinks; energy drinks; cordials; or
processed meats such as cold cuts, sausages, or hot dogs that have added sugars or
carbohydrate fillers,
This diet is low in carbs because it eliminates hard - to - digest
carbohydrates, such as all
grains and
processed dairy products.
First of all, although I'm not a «low carb» extremist, I do believe that one of the main reasons so many people struggle to ever lose any body fat is that (regardless of complex vs simple carbs) they are over-consuming
processed grain - based or sugary
carbohydrates such as:
You can easily reduce your
carbohydrate intake by cutting out
processed foods from a bag or a box, and then by reducing your intakes of
grain products (like pasta, bread, and breakfast cereals).
What is the downside of substituting healthy
carbohydrates such as brown rice, organic potatoes, yams and certain whole
grains for unhealthy and
processed carbs?
Skip
processed sugars and refined
carbohydrates, in favor of lean proteins, whole
grains, root vegetables (like carrots), green vegetables (like green beans), stemmed vegetables (like leeks), and fruits low in fructose (such as bananas, strawberries, and citrus fruits).
Reversing diabetes does not take very long with a whole food diet rich in vegetables in particular green leafy ones, low in
carbohydrate (
grains and starchy foods in particular white
processed) and high in good fats (flax oil, coconut oil, seeds and nuts).
Instead, try to ensure that you are getting your
carbohydrates from minimally
processed vegetable, fruit, bean, and whole
grain sources.
Resistant starch, a type of
carbohydrate, found in many natural foods such as, fruits, vegetables,
grains and legumes are not entirely broken down by the body because it resists the
process hence the name «resistant».
The truth is, there are some starchy
carbohydrates and
grains which are very minimally
processed or completely unprocessed.
Just wondering... Dr.Mercola recommends against lots of whole
grains, saying, «Reduce or eliminate your
processed food, sugar / fructose and
grain carbohydrate intake.
In general eating whole
grains and less
processed complex
carbohydrates is better than eating...
The key public health challenge today is to reduce intake of all highly
processed carbohydrates in favor of whole
carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, legumes and minimally
processed grains) and healthful fats (like nuts, avocado and olive oil).
Some highlights were: recommending «at least» as much whole
grains and fiber as for the general population, and recommending that
carbohydrates come from fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole
grains as opposed to
processed foods with added sugars / fats.
JOHN MCDOUGALL, MD: Limits white flour, refined
grains, sugar - coated cereals, soft drinks,
processed carbohydrates, fruit juice and vegetable oils.
Sprouted
grains are flavorful and the sprouting
process not only uses up stored
carbohydrates, but it significantly increases the nutrient content of the
grains.
The standard American diet is awfully acid forming: sugar, meat,
processed foods, and refined
grains and
carbohydrates.
Interchanging «vegan» and vegetarian» is as misleading as grouping complex
carbohydrates (whole
grains) with simple
carbohydrates (
processed flour) and calling them «carbs» and misleading folks claiming they are «bad».
The reason for this is that the body can't digest whole
grains as quickly as with
processed carbohydrates such as white bread.
So to make things simple, you will be leaner and healthier if you get most of your
carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables instead of
grains and
processed sugar.
The U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recently released its latest guidelines, which define a healthy diet as one that emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole
grains, low - or nonfat dairy products, seafood, legumes and nuts while reducing red and
processed meat, refined
grains, and sugary foods and beverages.1 Some cardiologists recommend a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, the American Diabetes Association gives the nod to both low -
carbohydrate and low - fat diets, and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine promotes a vegetarian diet.
● Sugar &
processed carbohydrates ●
Grain fiber ● Food sensitivities — common allergens and food sensitivities wreak havoc on your digestive system eventually leading to GI tract shutdown, a blunted brush border, dysbiosis, and poor gut health.
Processed or refined
carbohydrates (and even whole
grains somewhat) cause an insulin response or spike.
A diet rich in whole
grains, vegetables, and fruits is a healthier option than eating a lot of simple
carbohydrates found in
processed foods.
Other examples of these acellular
carbohydrates are other
processed sweeteners (fructose, HFCS, agave, dextrose, malitol, etc.),
grain based flours, PUFA oils and fat (shortening & margarine).
You'll also hear terms like naturally occurring sugar, added sugar, low - calorie sweeteners, sugar alcohols, reduced - calorie sweeteners,
processed grains, enriched
grains, complex
carbohydrate, sweets, refined
grains and whole
grains.
I'm also cutting out the
processed, refined «bad»
carbohydrates, but I still plan to consume whole
grains, beans, and dairy.
In general, changes in the consumption of refined or
processed foods and liquid
carbohydrates or alcohol were positively associated with weight gain, whereas changes in the consumption of unprocessed foods such as whole
grains, fruits, nuts, and vegetables were inversely associated with weight gain.
«Regular consumption of
grains and
processed carbohydrates causes water retention in the body.
I learned to limit certain
carbohydrates (especially
processed grains) and balance them out with healthy fats and protein.
Grains do not do not benefit cats because they lack the enzymes required to
process carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates are usually included in dog's food in the form of thoroughly cooked
grains (like rice or oatmeal), vegetables (like chickpeas), or
processed starches (like potatoes and peas).