6 Healthy carbs that actually help you LOSE WEIGHT

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When I listen to people talking about the evils of carbohydrates I am reminded of the old idiom "Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater".

Essentially it means don't discard the 'good' just because it's in the same category as the 'bad'.

Yes, there are a few high carbohydrate foods that I would recommend you not eat. What are they? You could list them yourself. Junk foods - chips, sweets, baked goods, processed foods, fast food, store-bought mass produced sauces and the like. Basically foods with lots of added sugar.

Does avoiding those foods mean you should go 'low-carb' or 'no-carb' or run around telling people that the sugar in fruit is bad? I don't think so... And neither does your body.

Here are six high carbohydrate foods that will help you LOSE WEIGHT (if you eat them in moderation of course):

1. Oats

Oats are an incredibly healthy food. Possibly the healthiest grain on earth. They are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Oats are high in protein for a grain and also a fantastic source of fibre - something that is severely lacking in the Western diet.

Regular consumption of oats may improve cholesterol and blood sugar problems and help in weight loss as they are very filling - a little goes a long way.

How to use oats:

Have them for breakfast. 40g plain oats with one tablespoon of sugar-free peanut butter mixed in, and a teaspoon of honey for sweetness is an ideal way to begin the day.

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