Border Line Purge To Fitness

People who are on a low carb diet generally know how to avoid sugar and starch. The obvious sources of sugar and starch come in two varieties:

1. Artificial foods: Foods such as breads, pasta, candy, baked goodies, ice cream, chips, soda pop, etc.

2. Natural Foods which taste sweet: Foods such as fruit and juice, potatoes, corn, kidney beans, etc.

However, this list is not exhaustive, because there are foods which have carbohydrates in a hidden form - that is, the presence of carbohydrates in these foods is not obvious. In this article, I will tell you how to identify and avoid hidden carbohydrates.

1. Foods such as deli-style meats, meat loaves, ham, corned beef, bacon and sausages are highly rich in sugar and starch. You should also avoid foods which are low in fat, because "low fat" products will obviously contain a lot of sugar and starch as fillers. Also, it is best to read the nutrition information printed on the food packages you purchase so as to get an idea about your total carbohydrate consumption.

2. Most of the dairy products, such as milk, cheese, cream, cream cheese, sour cream and yogurt contain a fair amount of carbs. The dairy products you should avoid most are the ones that are promoted as "low fat"; in fact, these dairy products are low in fat and high in carbohydrates, which should be avoided at all costs.

3. Take a look at how much carbs you are consuming in the form of beverages. Beverages such as coffee, both regular and decaf have a fair amount of carbs in them. They are not carb-free, as some people claim. If you want to have beverages which have zero percentage of carbohydrates then go for either black or green tea. Diet soft drinks are generally low in carbs or carb-free but some are rich in carbs, especially the ones which are fruit-flavored. Again, always check the nutrition information printed at the back of each food package for carb information.

4. Do you eat sauces? Most hot pepper sauces are generally carb-free, such as Tabasco and Red Hot. But there are some varieties of sauces which have carbs in them. Check the labels of the sauces you are buying to see if your chosen sauce has a high percentage of carbohydrates.

There are other types of foods which have hidden carbohydrates. If you want more information about food products which contain hidden carbohydrates, simply click on the link in my resource box below!