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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly…continued

But that advice has backfired, he says, because people tend to eat too many “bad” carbs. These “bad” carbs are low in fiber (and often, nutrients), and because they raise blood sugar and insulin levels, they don’t keep you feeling full for long. So in the end, you consume more calories. Source: Boeing Harmony Employee Health Letter

GOOD CARBS
BAD CARDS
UGLY CARBS
Eat lots of these; help keep blood sugar levels stable; very nutritious Limit these; raise blood sugar levels relatively fast; somewhat nutritious
 Avoid these; raise blood sugar levels very fast; few nutrients
fresh fruits, most vegetables, beans, whole grains (e.g., oatmeal, whole wheat, barley)
 white bread, bagels, white rice, pretzels, baked potatoes
cookies, cakes, doughnuts, most candy, soda (sweetened with sugar)