13/05/2026
MYHTS ABOUT CARBS.... Why I want to educate you.. 🍞
1. Myth: Carbs will make you fat.
Truth: It can be tempting to blame any undesirable health issue on a single item—be it sugar, red meat, or gluten.
2. Myth: All simple carbs are unhealthy.
Truth: Simple carbs get a bad rap because foods with refined sugar typically fall into this category. Think: candy, fizzy drinks, chips, and syrup. Simple carbohydrates have a high glycemic index and can raise blood sugar levels.
3. Myth: All pasta and bread are bad.
Truth: Instead of making spaghetti your enemy, think about pairing the complex carb with healthy foods, like lean proteins, legumes, and veggies.
4. Myth: Low-carb diets are the only way to lose weight.
Truth: Listen up, Atkins devotees: Though opting for a low-carb, high-protein diet might help you quickly shed a few pounds, in the long run. But It’s almost always unsustainable. “We need carbohydrates. Our bodies rely on glucose to function optimally—especially our brain.
5. Myth: Less than half of your diet should be carbs.
Truth: While everyone’s nutritional needs are different, the current acceptable macronutrient distribution range (or AMDR) for carbohydrates is 45 to 65 percent of your total daily caloric intake. Since daily caloric needs can vary, thinking about carbs as a percentage of your daily total is a good strategy. For example, a 20-something woman eating 1,800 calories per day, should aim for 810 to 1,170 of those calories (or 202 to 292 grams) to come from carbohydrates.
