10 Surprising Sources of Carbs
10 Surprising Sources of Carbs
Again, portion size matters. One tablespoon will cost you about 7 grams of carbs. If you keep dipping and dipping until you've consumed one-half cup, you'll have eaten 58 grams of carbs from the sauce alone.
Oranges are healthy, and so is chicken. But orange chicken? Not so fast: A standard order has 146 grams of carbs!
The next time you order Chinese food, skip this battered dish in favor of something steamed.
Peas are starchy veggies, which means you'll be getting a hefty amount of carbs (26 grams per cup) along with other nutrients like fiber. Many soups also have a lot of salt, so pick reduced-sodium varieties.
Sorry, but sugar-free doesn't equal carb-free. Some sugar-free cookies have nearly as many carbs per serving as their regular counterparts. Check the nutrition facts label before making your choice.
Don't assume that high-protein means low-carb. Many bars, especially those aimed at athletes who need extra energy, have plenty of both.
Need a healthy snack before your workout? A banana with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter might be a better option.
10 Surprising Sources of Carbs
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- 1. Milk substitutes
- 2. Yogurt
- 3. Baked beans
- 4. Tomato sauce
- 5. Salad dressing
- 6. Barbecue sauce
- 7. Orange chicken
- 8. Split pea soup
- 9. Sugar-free cookies
- 10. Protein bars
6. Barbecue sauce
Again, portion size matters. One tablespoon will cost you about 7 grams of carbs. If you keep dipping and dipping until you've consumed one-half cup, you'll have eaten 58 grams of carbs from the sauce alone.
7. Orange chicken
Oranges are healthy, and so is chicken. But orange chicken? Not so fast: A standard order has 146 grams of carbs!
The next time you order Chinese food, skip this battered dish in favor of something steamed.
8. Split pea soup
Peas are starchy veggies, which means you'll be getting a hefty amount of carbs (26 grams per cup) along with other nutrients like fiber. Many soups also have a lot of salt, so pick reduced-sodium varieties.
9. Sugar-free cookies
Sorry, but sugar-free doesn't equal carb-free. Some sugar-free cookies have nearly as many carbs per serving as their regular counterparts. Check the nutrition facts label before making your choice.
10. Protein bars
Don't assume that high-protein means low-carb. Many bars, especially those aimed at athletes who need extra energy, have plenty of both.
Need a healthy snack before your workout? A banana with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter might be a better option.