Don't Fear Carbs

My notes from Eat to Live by Dr. Fuhrman, chapter 5.

I have some earlier blog posts about his book. Three years ago when we came back from our honeymoon, we read this book that changed our lives which transformed our bodies!

Chapter 5 is one of my favorite chapters from the book but it’s also one of the longest chapters in the book so I’m going to break it down into sections. This way, you'll digest it better, little by little.

Carbs: Not all carbs are bad!

Our bodies need carbs more than any other substance. 

Our muscle cells are designed to run on carbs. 

Foods that are high in carbs, when consumed in their natural state (raw) are low in calories and high in fiber, you will feel satisfied and not crave more food.

It is usually the small amount of added refined fat or oils that makes natural carbs so fattening.

Don’t fear eating foods rich in carbs and don’t be afraid of eating fruit because it contains sugar. 

Fresh fruits, beans, legumes, whole grains and root vegetables are all examples of foods show calories come from carbs. It is the nutrient-per calorie ratio of all these foods that determines their food value. There is nothing wrong with carbs; it is the empty calorie or refined carbs that are responsible for the bad rep of carbs.