Carbohydrates are an often-misunderstood nutrient. Carbohydrates are found in just about every food group — from fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy and even protein-containing legumes and nuts. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines advise that we get 45-65 percent of our calories from carb.
Limiting your intake of white bread, white pasta, cakes, cookies and other refined grains is a good idea.
However, cutting out fiber-rich and healthy carbs like those found in fruits, vegetables, legumes including lentils and chickpeas, and healthy whole grains such as steel-cut oats, whole-wheat bread, farro and quinoa is not a good idea.
These carbs may even reduce the incidence of chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, stroke, coronary heart disease and colorectal cancer.
We should focus on unrefined grains which contain all of the healthy components of the grain and are, therefore, rich in fiber, magnesium, vitamin E and other nutrients.
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