5 Of the best CARBS to eat on a weight-loss plan

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We are told to avoid them at every turn. They supposedly make us fat, sick, and unhappy.

As with everything in life there may be a kernel of truth to these claims - sugar and refined flours are not good for most people and HAPPEN to be carbohydrates - but does that mean you should never eat an apple or a potato again? I think not!

Claiming that the sugar in a banana is as harmful to your health as the sugar in a chocolate cake is as silly as it appears to be.

So, to help you on your way to knowing what carbs are good and which ones you should probably avoid, here's a good rule of thumb: avoid anything with added sugar or which is processed.

Eat anything that is in its natural form

Here is a list of the 5 best carbs to eat if you're trying to lose some weight.

Remember, moderation is still the number one factor in weight loss, so just because it's on this list doesn't mean you can eat it by the truckload.

1.     Fruit

Apples, bananas, berries, citrus, kiwis, melon - they are all good. Yes, there is fructose (sugar) in fruit. No, it will not make you fatter (unless you routinely eat 20 pieces of fruit per day). Fruit gives you energy, vitamins, minerals, and fibre. These are all VERY good, and essential for overall health and dieting success. Aim to eat 2 or 3 fruits per day.

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