Are carbs making you fat?

CARBS CARBS CARBS

So the last few days have been all about carbs for me because let's face it, who comes to Italy and avoids pasta and pizza?? 

It got me thinking about the fact that some people still think carbs make you fat... It is simply NOT true! 

But if I had a penny for every time someone told me that cutting out carbs is the answer to their weight struggles, I would be a very rich Nutritionist! 

Yes, often eliminating carbs can = weight loss but this isn't because of the carbs per se. It is because of the overall Calorie reduction along with the reduced food variety. 

Think about it, foods high in carbs tend to be easier to overeat as they are yummy and often high in sugar and fat also. Reduce this and you reduce your overall Calorie intake. 

This is the secret to weight loss - FEWER CALORIES GOING IN. 

Low carb diets do work for some people as they can help achieve this but for many, it is not sustainable. Yes, they may have initial success but cutting out carbs when you love them is not a sustainable, or healthy, diet approach. 

In fact, I would be interested to hear your experiences with this approach... Have you tried to go 'low carb' and if so, how was it? 

The best way to lose weight, and maintain it, is to find an approach that suits you and this often means NOT eliminating any food. You will only end up wanting it more and either giving in or being tormented by guilt....

Research has shown that a flexible approach with limited processed foods and plenty of fresh fruit and veg is the key to long term diet success. 

This doesn't mean that certain foods are seen as 'bad', they are just kept to a minimum. 

And for the record, you can still GAIN weight by eating 'clean' (I hate the term...) if your Calories don't add up. 

For more on the topic, read my blog, linked below:

bit.ly/2o9g9pv

Have a great Monday, let this week be the start of wonderful things.

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