The rule is:
1. No processed food
- Usually I don't take processed food so this no problem.
2. No sugar
- I will try cut down. Like I will drink "Kopi C" instead of "Kopi"
3. No alcohol
- Alcohol is easier to differentiate. It either you take or don't. And it 100% my control.
4. No bread and grains.
- Try not to consume bread as much as possible. If need, I will go for wholemeal but as small amount as possible. Grains! Will run away from bad carbo grains (like white rice, noodles etc).
Some information on Carbs
Good vs Bad Carbs
Just like every other naturally occurring type of food, carbohydrates can be judged by the effects they have on our bodies.
Good carbs have a positive effect
bad carbs have a negative effect.
The main difference between the two types of carbs is how they affect our blood sugar levels.
Carbohydrates are made up of sugars, starches, and cellulose, but what differs is the way they’re put together.
Simple Carbohydrates
Highly processed carbs like refined sugar, white flour, and white rice have been stripped of much of their nutritional complexity, which is why they are often called simple carbohydrates.These carbs are absorbed almost directly into the blood stream, causing blood glucose levels to spike quickly and then drop dramatically. This creates problems for your overall energy levels.
Because simple carbs give you a short burst of energy followed by a crash, we are usually left craving more simple carbs to bring our energy levels up to par. This fluctuation in glucose is also a problem at the cellular level. It causes your cells to be under higher stress, which can increase your risks for high blood pressure, heart disease, insulin resistance, and certain types of cancer.
Complex Carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates, on the other hand, are more time consuming for the body to process and break down.This is a good thing because it means the glucose in the carbs are released into the bloodstream more slowly, keeping glucose levels steady. Steadier glucose levels mean steadier overall energy levels. Steady glucose levels also prevent cellular stress that can lead to hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance.
Because simple carbohydrates are processed so quickly, you become hungry faster after eating them, which is why one donut or piece of candy is never enough.
When you eat complex carbohydrates, they usually come with lots of fiber and it takes the stomach longer to process, which means you feel full longer and trim belly fat simply by eating less throughout the day.
Try to think about carbs like this: Carbohydrates are like fertilizer for your lawn. If fertilizer is used correctly and in the correct amounts, you will see significant improvements in the health of your lawn. However, if too much fertilizer is put on the lawn, it will actually have an opposite effect, and will kill the grass. Even though complex carbohydrates are better for you than simple carbohydrates, too much of any food will cause excess caloric intake and lead to fat gain.
Carbs Best and Worst for Getting Six Pack Abs
The worst are highly processed refined sugars, white flour, white rice, soda and even fruit juices, which give you all the sugar present in whole fruits without any of the blood sugar leveling fiber.
One thing to note, because good carbs have become a new favorite in the world of health foods, plenty of food processers are trying to make you think that their processed products are full of healthy carbs like whole grains. Many times, they’re just adding food coloring to processed, white flour to make it look darker and more natural.
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