Super-carbs are an A-list group of complex carbohydrates that are guaranteed to fill you up, keep your blood sugar in check and boost energy.
These carbohydrates are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and full of fiber. They are unlike the simple carbohydrates, such as white bread, pasta and sugar, that are low in nutrients.
But most importantly, it is guaranteed to help you lose those excess pounds. Let’s find out how.
Super Starches: These includes sweet potato, pumpkin, lentils, beans.
Super Grains: These includes 100% whole wheat, oats, quinoa, millet, brown rice, buckwheat.
You should follow these instructions to lose up to 1Kg per week:
1. Super Grains Should Only Be Eaten at Breakfast.
Why? Eating fiber-rich grains for breakfast, will help balance your blood sugar and help you to make better food choices for the rest of the day.
Your breakfast should be about 400-500 calories.
2. Lunch and Dinner Should Consists of Super Starches.
For your lunch and dinner, replace grains with beans and vegetables. Doing this will eliminate grain-based carbohydrate temptations, such as pasta or bread, which you can easily overeat.
Your lunch should consists of about 500 calories and dinner about 500 calories.
3. Choose Supercarbs for Snacks.
For your snacks, choose a combination of vegetables and fruits, with at least 3 grams of fiber, with starches and protein as well.
Limit your snack to two, 150 calorie snacks per day.
4. Use Super Seeds and Spices When Cooking.
Add these ingredients into your recipes, to help boost your metabolism and curb your appetite.
Chia: Chia seeds help curb your cravings, due to its rich protein, omega-3’s and soluble fiber.
Garlic: Helps to lower your risk of obesity and heart disease.
Ginger: The roots of ginger, contain anti-inflammatory compounds linked to weight control.
Turmeric: Contains curcumin, which helps improve fat metabolism.
Cayenne Pepper: Capsaicin, one of its active ingredient, may help in calorie-burning.
Why are these Super Carbohydrates a Great Weight-Loss Aid?
This is because they help in stabilizing your blood sugar, which reduces your cravings. Most importantly, they keep you satisfied and fuller longer.
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