____Carbs are bad right? Not quite. Cutting out carbs leaves you feeling tired, cranky, hungry and deprived. It's not sustainable. Instead, try resistant carbs. They are slow to digest, leaving you feeling full and energized. They kick your metabolism into high gear and help you burn fat! Read on to find out which foods are resistant carbs.
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This post was originally published on January 16, 2014.
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Quinoa
This whole grain can be used in place of rice in many dishes. It has somewhat the same texture but digests slowly and doesn't cause a sugar spike. It can also be used in soups or in place of pasta.
Beets
There are a variety of ways you can enjoy this versatile root vegetable. Roast it, peel it, add a little olive oil, or chop it up and toss it on a salad. No matter how you eat it, you'll be adding fiber, folic acid and iron to your diet.
Strawberries
Everyone needs a sweet treat on occasion. These yummy snacks are packed with vitamin C, folate, potassium and fiber. Because of the fiber; natural sugars don't spike your glucose level like refined sugar or even fruit juice.
Beans
You can add these to soups, salads or make a hearty winter chili. They're not only full of good resistant carbs but also protein and fiber.
Whole wheat pasta
Making some changes will help you reach your weight loss goals sooner and help you maintain your perfect weight. Making the switch to whole grains is one of them
Artichoke hearts
You can add these high fiber veggies to a salad or steam them for a snack.
