Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Happy New Year everyone! Does anyone know how many carbs we are supposed to consume in a day? Also, what's the thing with effective carbs, net carbs, etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Happy New Year everyone! Does anyone know how many carbs we are supposed to consume in a day? Also, what's the thing with effective carbs, net carbs, etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I think the carb rule varies but it could average from as little as 15 to as much as 50 a day. Basically you really have to learn the basics of carb do's and don't's when making the changes. Since there are simple carbs and complex carbs, you should know that the complex carbs are the ones you do want to consume, especially when you are at a plateau and want to shake things up a bit to get things moving again. Whole wheat and grains are great and it's loaded with fiber. You don't have to count the fiber carbs which makes it much better even. The fruits are good but you want to avoid too much of the really sweet fruits like grapes and pineapple, ripe bananas, etc. 1/2 of a banana is always good in a shake to add sweet to it. I love strawberries with my shakes also as a late afternoon snack. Sorry about the ramble, but I'm just up to my eyeballs with information and love to share when I think it might help someone. To answer your question directly, as much as it varies in carb counts, I think most folks stay around 25 and even less. I don't like to count, I just consentrate on good eating habits. No white rice, white bread, flour, sugar, etc. It's funny, today, my husband and I are organizing our pantry again... there is an entire area loaded with just carbo's. It's all the pasta and boxed foods mostly shoved back in the corner. It will slowly be distributed to the local food bank very soon. It's amazing how much crap we can find in our pantries. Take care, Carbs Happy New Year everyone! Does anyone know how many carbs we are supposed to consume in a day? Also, what's the thing with effective carbs, net carbs, etc.? _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I think the carb rule varies but it could average from as little as 15 to as much as 50 a day. Basically you really have to learn the basics of carb do's and don't's when making the changes. Since there are simple carbs and complex carbs, you should know that the complex carbs are the ones you do want to consume, especially when you are at a plateau and want to shake things up a bit to get things moving again. Whole wheat and grains are great and it's loaded with fiber. You don't have to count the fiber carbs which makes it much better even. The fruits are good but you want to avoid too much of the really sweet fruits like grapes and pineapple, ripe bananas, etc. 1/2 of a banana is always good in a shake to add sweet to it. I love strawberries with my shakes also as a late afternoon snack. Sorry about the ramble, but I'm just up to my eyeballs with information and love to share when I think it might help someone. To answer your question directly, as much as it varies in carb counts, I think most folks stay around 25 and even less. I don't like to count, I just consentrate on good eating habits. No white rice, white bread, flour, sugar, etc. It's funny, today, my husband and I are organizing our pantry again... there is an entire area loaded with just carbo's. It's all the pasta and boxed foods mostly shoved back in the corner. It will slowly be distributed to the local food bank very soon. It's amazing how much crap we can find in our pantries. Take care, Carbs Happy New Year everyone! Does anyone know how many carbs we are supposed to consume in a day? Also, what's the thing with effective carbs, net carbs, etc.? _____ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I'm sure the # of carbs that we're to consume will vary for each of us. I questioned the doctor about this, and she said to get the protein & water in, and then don't worry about the carbs for now. The sample diet I have for the first 6 weeks was protein, fruits and veggies. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/239/140 Carbs Happy New Year everyone! Does anyone know how many carbs we are supposed to consume in a day? Also, what's the thing with effective carbs, net carbs, etc.? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 I'm sure the # of carbs that we're to consume will vary for each of us. I questioned the doctor about this, and she said to get the protein & water in, and then don't worry about the carbs for now. The sample diet I have for the first 6 weeks was protein, fruits and veggies. Joan LAP RNY 11/18/03 Dr. Higa, Fresno, CA 282pre-op/275surg/239/140 Carbs Happy New Year everyone! Does anyone know how many carbs we are supposed to consume in a day? Also, what's the thing with effective carbs, net carbs, etc.? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 , Does that mean that Grape Nuts are good carbs? T. Lap RNY 6/20/03 432/293/170 Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/ " I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most anywhere to fell like I belong. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 , Does that mean that Grape Nuts are good carbs? T. Lap RNY 6/20/03 432/293/170 Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/ " I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most anywhere to fell like I belong. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 You know what, I'm not much of a cereal eater, but after reading the nutrition information on a box of grapenuts cereal, I've learned that it's alot of carbs in a 4 oz. serving, but it also has 10 grams of protien and 8 grams of fiber, so I would say that in small amounts, say 2 oz. I'd put it in the good carb list. I didn't see the sugar grams, but if it had more then 3 I'd forget it. It's like taking oatmeal, I'll take that in as a good carb cus it's a whole grain. That's how I think about it... By the way, You look incredible!!! RE: Carbs , Does that mean that Grape Nuts are good carbs? T. Lap RNY 6/20/03 432/293/170 Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/ " I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most anywhere to fell like I belong. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 You know what, I'm not much of a cereal eater, but after reading the nutrition information on a box of grapenuts cereal, I've learned that it's alot of carbs in a 4 oz. serving, but it also has 10 grams of protien and 8 grams of fiber, so I would say that in small amounts, say 2 oz. I'd put it in the good carb list. I didn't see the sugar grams, but if it had more then 3 I'd forget it. It's like taking oatmeal, I'll take that in as a good carb cus it's a whole grain. That's how I think about it... By the way, You look incredible!!! RE: Carbs , Does that mean that Grape Nuts are good carbs? T. Lap RNY 6/20/03 432/293/170 Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/ " I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most anywhere to fell like I belong. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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