Many people have asked me whether they should cut out carbs if they want to lose weight. My answer is to cut down on portion size, but not necessarily carbs. Carbs include “complex carbs” such as veggies, fruit, breads, pastas, and cereals which give us the energy we need to function at our best. Carbs also include “simple sugars” such as table sugar which we should consume in moderation because it has no nutritional value. Instead of cutting out all carbs I recommend chosing your carbs wisely. So if you want pasta, chose whole wheat pasta which has fiber (good for digestion), and minerals. Have a large green side salad and a smaller portion of pasta. Keep your body satisfied vs. deprived and you’ll keep the weight off and feel good while doing it.
