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Carbs are public enemy
No. 1 for many women on a diet. As much as we love pasta, bread, and
every sweet you can think of, too many of us have been brainwashed into
thinking carbs will make us fat.
Newsflash: They won't.
You
need carbs for energy, and of course deprivation will only end in you
diving face-first into a gallon of moose tracks—and that certainly won't
help you lose weight. What will is eating the right carbs. Consuming nutrient-dense carbs with
at least two to three grams of fiber per 100 calories since your body
breaks down fiber more slowly, keeps you feeling full for longer.
No
need to read every nutrition panel, though. Incorporate these nine
tasty foods into your meals, and you'll flatten your stomach and stay
fueled all day.
Barley
1/2 cup cooked pearl barley: 97 calories, 22g carbs, 3g fiber
Swedish
research suggests barley can fight hunger by raising blood sugar levels
more slowly than, say, a donut, helping you bypass the sugar spike—and
crash—that leaves you famished. Pearled barley is popular, but barley
groats or whole hull-less barley contain even more healthy nutrients,
including 20-25% of your daily fiber in just one serving.
Green Peas
1/2 cup cooked: 67 calories, 12.5g carbs, 4.5g fiber
A half-cup of peas provides 12% of your recommended daily intake of zinc. More known for its cold-fighting powers, this mineral may also help reduce hunger by boosting levels of leptin, a hormone that alerts your brain when your stomach has had enough.
A half-cup of peas provides 12% of your recommended daily intake of zinc. More known for its cold-fighting powers, this mineral may also help reduce hunger by boosting levels of leptin, a hormone that alerts your brain when your stomach has had enough.
Whole-Wheat Pasta
2 ounces dry: 198 calories, 43g carbs, 5g fiber
A British study showed that a higher intake of whole grains— around three servings daily—was associated with a lower BMI and less abdominal fat, supporting other research that links a diet high in whole grains with tinier waists. It's key, however, to keep noodle portions between 100-200 calories (about 1/2-1 cup cooked). Nutrient-rich carbohydrates are part of a balanced meal, not the entire meal.
A British study showed that a higher intake of whole grains— around three servings daily—was associated with a lower BMI and less abdominal fat, supporting other research that links a diet high in whole grains with tinier waists. It's key, however, to keep noodle portions between 100-200 calories (about 1/2-1 cup cooked). Nutrient-rich carbohydrates are part of a balanced meal, not the entire meal.
Acorn Squash
1 cup cubed and baked: 115 calories, 30g carbs, 9g fiber
When it comes to winter squash, acorn squash just about knocks out the others for the "most fiber" award. Only hubbard has 1 more gram per cup—and good luck finding that in most supermarkets.
When it comes to winter squash, acorn squash just about knocks out the others for the "most fiber" award. Only hubbard has 1 more gram per cup—and good luck finding that in most supermarkets.
Whole-Wheat Bread
2 slices Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Bread: 160 calories, 30g carbs, 8g fiber
You don't have to bid adieu to sandwiches, French toast, and stuffing to whittle down—as long as you read bread labels since packages touting "whole grain" or "whole wheat" may only be 51% whole grains. Only buy loaves with "100% whole wheat" on the package with 80 to 90 calories, at least 2 grams of fiber, and less than 1 gram of sugars per slice.
You don't have to bid adieu to sandwiches, French toast, and stuffing to whittle down—as long as you read bread labels since packages touting "whole grain" or "whole wheat" may only be 51% whole grains. Only buy loaves with "100% whole wheat" on the package with 80 to 90 calories, at least 2 grams of fiber, and less than 1 gram of sugars per slice.
Beans
1/2 cup canned low-sodium black beans: 109 calories, 20g carbs, 8g fiber
Bean eaters have a 23% lower risk of an expanding waistline and a 22% reduced risk of being obese. While each type of bean has slightly different amounts of fiber, all good choices since they also pack protein and iron. Just remember to rinse any canned beans to reduce the sodium content.
Bean eaters have a 23% lower risk of an expanding waistline and a 22% reduced risk of being obese. While each type of bean has slightly different amounts of fiber, all good choices since they also pack protein and iron. Just remember to rinse any canned beans to reduce the sodium content.
Air-Popped Popcorn
3 cups air-popped popcorn: 93 calories, 19g carbs, 3.5g fiber
When you're craving a salty snack, reach for popcorn instead of chips. According to a study in Nutrition Journal, popcorn not only provides more short-term satiety compared to the fried taters, it also reduces feelings of hunger for those looking to manage body weight and watch their calories. Plus you can nosh 3 cups of air-popped kernels—which counts as a serving of whole grains—for the same amount of calories you'd get from about 9 plain potato chips.
When you're craving a salty snack, reach for popcorn instead of chips. According to a study in Nutrition Journal, popcorn not only provides more short-term satiety compared to the fried taters, it also reduces feelings of hunger for those looking to manage body weight and watch their calories. Plus you can nosh 3 cups of air-popped kernels—which counts as a serving of whole grains—for the same amount of calories you'd get from about 9 plain potato chips.
Oatmeal
1/2 cup dry: 153 calories, 27g carbs, 4g fiber
Half of the fiber in oatmeal is soluble fiber, the kind that dissolves into a gel-like substance that delays stomach emptying, upping the satiety factor. Plus a study in the journal Obesity found that adding more soluble fiber to your diet may help reduce visceral fat, the deep belly kind that surrounds vital organs and has been associated with metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
Half of the fiber in oatmeal is soluble fiber, the kind that dissolves into a gel-like substance that delays stomach emptying, upping the satiety factor. Plus a study in the journal Obesity found that adding more soluble fiber to your diet may help reduce visceral fat, the deep belly kind that surrounds vital organs and has been associated with metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
Quinoa
1/2 cup cooked: 111 calories, 20g carbs, 2.5g fiber
A complete protein, quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids—which your body needs to build lean, calorie-burning muscle—sans the saturated fats often found in animal protein. The four grams per half-cup serving may also help your lunch or dinner stay with you longer.
A complete protein, quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids—which your body needs to build lean, calorie-burning muscle—sans the saturated fats often found in animal protein. The four grams per half-cup serving may also help your lunch or dinner stay with you longer.
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