What are the food items for carbohydrates?

The first step in counting carbs is figuring out which foods contain them. But that can be challenging. “Some people don't realize that milk has carbohydrate in it. read more

Healthy high carbohydrate foods include vegetables, beans, whole grains, fruits, nuts, and yogurt. Carbohydrates are body’s main source of energy and are mainly obtained from plants and dairy products. read more

Unhealthy high carbohydrate foods include pancakes, soft pretzels, bread products, ready to eat cereals, milkshakes, ice-cream, cereal bars, cake, pies, muffins, sweetened canned fruits, sugary drinks, fruit juices, corn chips, potato chips, and candies. The daily value (%DV) for carbohydrates is 300 grams. read more

It’s also a fat and calorie-mine, carrying over 520 calories and a third of the day’s fat in one pastry. And eating half now and “saving the rest for later” is nearly impossible; foods rich in carbs, fat, and sugar are downright addicting. read more