The digestive system than converts the carbs into blood sugar which provides the body with energy for your cells, tissues, and organs. Sugar that is left over is stored in the liver and muscles for future use.
The following list of carb-rich food should be eaten in moderation:
- Sugars, syrups, and sweeteners. With at least 4 grams of carbs per serving, sugars, syrups, and sweeteners pack on calories without providing much in the way of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.
- Candies. Even low calorie candies and sugar-free gum have anywhere from 19 grams to 44 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
- Cereals. Even fruit and nut muesli which seems to be healthy is packed with carbs making you want to read labels carefully.
- Chips. Potato chips, pretzels, and even caramel corn is full of carbs with each serving containing anywhere from 23 to 25 grams of carbohydrates.
- Cookies and cakes. Even sugar-free cookies have up to 20 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
The average person needs 100 to 150 grams of carbohydrate total each day to feel their best. This, of course, takes factors like age, gender, body composition, personal preferences, food culture, activity levels, and current metabolic health into account. Each person’s needs differ based on these things. You can try adding and subtracting carbs to see how you feel and make a decision that way.
To learn more about the number of carbs you should eat each day, refer to the USDA Dietary Guidelines and use the INRFOOD app for iOS and Android to track them. By choosing the best sources of carbohydrates, you supply your body with the calories it needs to perform optimally. Use the comparison tool to find healthy alternates for the high calorie, carb-rich foods you eat right away.