Complete Guide to Carb Counting

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Hope S. Warshaw. Complete Guide to Carb Counting

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Chapter 1:

What Is Carb Counting?

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Once you realize that carbohydrate is the nutrient in foods that raises blood glucose the most, you might jump to the conclusion that people with diabetes should steer clear of foods that contain carbohydrate. But that’s incorrect. For starters, any eating plan that drastically restricts a particular food or food group is not realistic in the long term. Restricting carbohydrate would limit foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, which are essential for good nutrition. And your body still needs carbohydrate for energy.

In general, the ADA recommends an eating plan in which about 45–65% of your total daily calories come from carbohydrate. The exact grams of carbohydrate you eat will vary depending on your total calorie goal and a number of other factors.

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