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There are two types of carbohydrates--simple and complex.
Simple carbohydrates are comprised of simple molecules that are easily digested into the bloodstream. Examples of simple carbohydrates are:
-dextrose - fructose - fruit juice concentrates - glucose - honey - lactose - maltose - molasses - sucrose
Complex carbohydrates are comprised of complex molecules that require more time for the body to digest before entering the bloodstream. Examples of complex carbohydrates are:
- fruit - legumes - pasta - potatoes - rice - vegetables - whole grain breads-
Regardless of the type of diet you select to help you regain your health and maintain your weight, knowing what carbohydrates are will certainly help you make proper food choices. Keeping a written record of your food intake, including liquids, will help you succeed with your diet program.
If you are working with a reduced calorie eating program that includes carbohydrates, you can easily determine your carbohydrate requirements by using the following formula:
(calories per day) minus (calories per day x 0.2) minus (protein calories per day)
Simple carbohydrates are comprised of simple molecules that are easily digested into the bloodstream. Examples of simple carbohydrates are:
-dextrose - fructose - fruit juice concentrates - glucose - honey - lactose - maltose - molasses - sucrose
Complex carbohydrates are comprised of complex molecules that require more time for the body to digest before entering the bloodstream. Examples of complex carbohydrates are:
- fruit - legumes - pasta - potatoes - rice - vegetables - whole grain breads-
Regardless of the type of diet you select to help you regain your health and maintain your weight, knowing what carbohydrates are will certainly help you make proper food choices. Keeping a written record of your food intake, including liquids, will help you succeed with your diet program.
If you are working with a reduced calorie eating program that includes carbohydrates, you can easily determine your carbohydrate requirements by using the following formula:
(calories per day) minus (calories per day x 0.2) minus (protein calories per day)
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Carbohydrates.What is it???
Carbohydrates are something we hear a lot about. Eat a lot of them--according to one group of professionals. Don't eat any of them--according to another group of experts. That's all well and good, but what exactly is a carbohydrate?
Carbohydrates are something we hear a lot about. Eat a lot of them--according to one group of professionals. Don't eat any of them--according to another group of experts. That's all well and good, but what exactly is a carbohydrate?
Calories.Where are they???
Calories--they're everywhere. We hear about them constantly. We know we need to reduce our intake of calories, but what exactly is a calorie?
In the most technical terms, a calorie is a unit of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius at a specified temperature.
NOTE: We were recently contacted by a visitor who advised that our definition of calorie differs from that provided on other sites. The simple truth is that our definition is of a "large calorie" which is the type used to determine the calorie counts in foods. A "small calorie" is defined as a unit of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius. A "small calorie" is the type of calorie used in chemistry and physics. It takes 1000 small calories to equal a "large calorie" or "food calorie." As far as your diet goes, a "large calorie" or the definition provided above this note is the one you should be concerned with. We hope that clears up the confusion. Thanks to R.J. of Chicago, Illinois for putting us on notice!
Well, that isn't terribly enlightening. Perhaps it is easier to understand a calorie in less technical terms. Every food contains calories. Almost every liquid we consume contains calories with the exception of water, coffee, tea, and diet soft drinks.
A gram of fat contains approximately 8 calories. A gram of carbohydrate or protein contains approximately 4 calories. Of course, some carbohydrates may be slightly higher or lower. But the 4-calorie rule is a good base.
A pound of body fat contains approximately 3,500 calories. By reducing calorie intake (what you eat every day) by 500 calories per day, you will lose one pound per week. If you work out and burn an additional 500 calories each day, you will lose two pounds each week.
Counting calories is important when using most diets. Carefully review your diet to see if you need to "count calories." If you do, don't forget to include caloried drinks, condiments, and those little breath mints. After all, adding 500 calories a week in little "extras" will reduce your weight loss by 1/7-pound per week. That doesn't sound like much, but if you need to lose a lot of weight, you'll start adding up extra dieting days quickly.
Calorie counts can be found on the labels of most prepacked foods. We have also provided calorie tables for some popular foods including fast foods.
Calorie Warning: Most pre-packaged or easy-to-prepare foods appear to be low in fat and calories. The problem with them is the portion size. Take a look at the label. The portion size is probably ridiculously small. This tiny portion sizing allows the calories and fat to be reflected as something reasonable. It's easy to see how favorite foods can "sneak up" on our waistlines.
Calories--they're everywhere. We hear about them constantly. We know we need to reduce our intake of calories, but what exactly is a calorie?
In the most technical terms, a calorie is a unit of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree Celsius at a specified temperature.
NOTE: We were recently contacted by a visitor who advised that our definition of calorie differs from that provided on other sites. The simple truth is that our definition is of a "large calorie" which is the type used to determine the calorie counts in foods. A "small calorie" is defined as a unit of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius. A "small calorie" is the type of calorie used in chemistry and physics. It takes 1000 small calories to equal a "large calorie" or "food calorie." As far as your diet goes, a "large calorie" or the definition provided above this note is the one you should be concerned with. We hope that clears up the confusion. Thanks to R.J. of Chicago, Illinois for putting us on notice!
Well, that isn't terribly enlightening. Perhaps it is easier to understand a calorie in less technical terms. Every food contains calories. Almost every liquid we consume contains calories with the exception of water, coffee, tea, and diet soft drinks.
A gram of fat contains approximately 8 calories. A gram of carbohydrate or protein contains approximately 4 calories. Of course, some carbohydrates may be slightly higher or lower. But the 4-calorie rule is a good base.
A pound of body fat contains approximately 3,500 calories. By reducing calorie intake (what you eat every day) by 500 calories per day, you will lose one pound per week. If you work out and burn an additional 500 calories each day, you will lose two pounds each week.
Counting calories is important when using most diets. Carefully review your diet to see if you need to "count calories." If you do, don't forget to include caloried drinks, condiments, and those little breath mints. After all, adding 500 calories a week in little "extras" will reduce your weight loss by 1/7-pound per week. That doesn't sound like much, but if you need to lose a lot of weight, you'll start adding up extra dieting days quickly.
Calorie counts can be found on the labels of most prepacked foods. We have also provided calorie tables for some popular foods including fast foods.
Calorie Warning: Most pre-packaged or easy-to-prepare foods appear to be low in fat and calories. The problem with them is the portion size. Take a look at the label. The portion size is probably ridiculously small. This tiny portion sizing allows the calories and fat to be reflected as something reasonable. It's easy to see how favorite foods can "sneak up" on our waistlines.
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