BAD CARBS IN THE DIET, THE SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES

Bad carbs, specifically Simple Carbohydrates, tend to be heavily refined and are not likely to hold significant nutritional value for the body - however, this is not always the case, just less likely.

Examples of bad carbs or simple carbohydrates include:

cookies
cakes
syrup
pies
hard candy
sugar sweetened cereal
doughnuts, Cheese Danish and other pastries
white bread

Remember our comments above relating to the nutritional values for the body in relation to simple carbs? While jellybeans are virtually void of nutritional values for the body and high in sugar gram content, white bread offers some fine health notes. White wheat bread offers a dose of protein at 2.98 grams. While one slice of white bread contains about 67 calories while 10 small jellybeans contain 41 calories and offer zero protein benefits.

In addition, white wheat bread in low in total fat grams at 0.60 per slice. Total carbohydrate grams for bread equal 12.29 while jellybean carb grams equal 26.19 - more than double of the bread.

Let's take a closer look:

Nutrition Facts for White Wheat Bread	Units	1 slice ------- 28g
Proximates
Water	g	11.09
Calories, Energy	kcal	67
Energy	kJ	278
Protein	g	2.98
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.60
Ash	g	1.03
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	12.29
Fiber, total dietary	g	2.6
Sugars, total	g	1.40
Sucrose	g	0.00
Glucose (dextrose)	g	0.42
Fructose	g	0.76
Lactose	g	0.00
Maltose	g	0.22
Galactose	g	0.00
Starch	g	7.63
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	192
Iron, Fe	mg	1.37
Magnesium, Mg	mg	7
Phosphorus, P	mg	29
Potassium, K	mg	36
Sodium, Na	mg	134
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.27
Copper, Cu	mg	0.042
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.178
Selenium, Se	µg	4.5
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.0
Thiamin	mg	0.143
Riboflavin	mg	0.071
Niacin	mg	1.247
Pantothenic acid	mg	0.127
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.022
Folate, total	µg	36
Folic acid	µg	14
Folate, food	µg	22
Folate, DFE	µg_DFE	45
Choline, total	mg	2.3
Betaine	mg	0.0
Vitamin B-12	µg	0.00
Vitamin B-12, added	µg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE	µg_RAE	0
Retinol	µg	0
Carotene, beta	µg	1
Carotene, alpha	µg	0
Cryptoxanthin, beta	µg	0
Vitamin A, IU	IU	1
Lycopene	µg	0
Lutein + zeaxanthin	µg	7
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.11
Vitamin E, added	mg	0.00
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	µg	0.0
Vitamin D	IU	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	µg	2.2
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated	g	0.176
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	g	0.110
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	g	0.272
Fatty acids, total trans	g	0.009
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic	g	0.008
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic	g	0.001
Cholesterol	mg	0

Nutrition Facts for Jellybeans	Units	10 small jellybeans, 11 g	10 large jellybeans or 1 oz, 28 g
Proximates
Water	g	0.69	1.76
Calories, Energy	kcal	41	105
Energy	kJ	172	439
Protein	g	0.00	0.00
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.01	0.01
Ash	g	0.01	0.03
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	10.29	26.19
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.0	0.1
Sugars, total	g	7.70	19.60
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	0	1
Iron, Fe	mg	0.01	0.04
Magnesium, Mg	mg	0	1
Phosphorus, P	mg	0	1
Potassium, K	mg	4	10
Sodium, Na	mg	6	14
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.01	0.01
Copper, Cu	mg	0.003	0.008
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.004	0.010
Selenium, Se	µg	0.1	0.3
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.0	0.0
Thiamin	mg	0.000	0.001
Riboflavin	mg	0.001	0.003
Niacin	mg	0.001	0.002
Pantothenic acid	mg	0.001	0.003
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.000	0.001
Folate, total	µg	0	0
Folic acid	µg	0	0
Folate, food	µg	0	0
Folate, DFE	µg_DFE	0	0
Choline, total	mg	0.0	0.0
Vitamin B-12	µg	0.00	0.00
Vitamin B-12, added	µg	0.00	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE	µg_RAE	0	0
Retinol	µg	0	0
Carotene, beta	µg	0	0
Carotene, alpha	µg	0	0
Cryptoxanthin, beta	µg	0	0
Vitamin A, IU	IU	0	0
Lycopene	µg	0	0
Lutein + zeaxanthin	µg	0	0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.00	0.00
Vitamin E, added	mg	0.00	0.00
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	µg	0.0	0.0
Vitamin D	IU	0	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	µg	0.0	0.0
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated	g	0.000	0.000
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	g	0.000	0.000
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	g	0.000	0.000
Cholesterol	mg	0	0

If you enjoy pastries from the bakery or from those cute little cupcake and snack packages, odds are they-too are simple carbs. Of course, this doesn't mean that a dieter can't ever enjoy a simple carb as long as they allow for the caloric content in their Daily Calorie Needs Total.

Take note that carbohydrates tend to hold body fluids like a sponge and after enjoying a High Carb Party the scales may show significant weight gain. Just as when dieters start a carb restricted diet plan, quick weight loss is often the case. However, that weight loss is chiefly in the form of water weight loss rather than fat weight loss.

Another element of restricted carb dieting plans is protein. Restricted carb diets tend to be packed with protein which also promotes the release of water from the body and impacts kidney function. Therefore, individuals who have kidney disease or kidney-related issues should never go on a carb restricted doctor before discussing the risks involved with their doctor.

Weight loss plans and daily diets that are too restrictive in carbohydrates may pose great health risks, including death to some individuals. Another reason to meet with your doctor who is professionally trained to treat the body and bring health into balance - rather than trusting an online source recommending a restricted carbohydrate diet who you don't know from Adam.

In summary, by making smarter choices in your daily diet where carbohydrates are concerned you can lose weight while adding health and potentially years to your life. Always meet with your doctor before striking out on a carb restricted diet.

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