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16 Jan 2004
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GOOD & BAD CARBOHYDRATES
I would like to go on a low carb diet, but am unsure what is good carbo's and what is bad. Is there anyway that I can obtain lists of what is good and what is bad? Please help.
DietDoc
Dear Thea
I am not in favour of a low carb diet as it can have a number of negative side-effects (ketosis, constipation, etc). There are no 'good' or 'bad' foods, just good or bad diets and all foods can form part of a balanced, healthy diet provided they are eaten in moderation. If you want to start using a low GI (Glycaemic Index) diet for slimming then this is a good idea. Carbs are classified according to their GI (low, medium and high) and you can obtain more information about these classifications on the GI Foundation Website at www.gifoundation.com.
Best regards
DietDoc
I am not in favour of a low carb diet as it can have a number of negative side-effects (ketosis, constipation, etc). There are no 'good' or 'bad' foods, just good or bad diets and all foods can form part of a balanced, healthy diet provided they are eaten in moderation. If you want to start using a low GI (Glycaemic Index) diet for slimming then this is a good idea. Carbs are classified according to their GI (low, medium and high) and you can obtain more information about these classifications on the GI Foundation Website at www.gifoundation.com.
Best regards
DietDoc
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