The Fiction About Carbs
Fiction: Carbohydrates cause weight gain, chronic illness, low energy and inflammation.
The Facts
Fact: Carbohydrates provide the main source for your body to live, work and play. So many foods fall under the giant umbrella of carbohydrate…everything from whole fruit and grains to processed cereals and candy.
Fact: When you consume too much of any food, you’ll gain weight and be sick.
The Takeaway
Enjoy carbohydrate foods in whole, fresh options as often as possible. Limit the processed forms and portion sizes!
For more on getting the fundamentals right, see our Nutrition Basics for Beginners and Basics for Starting a Muscle-Building Diet.
