Carbs.... The do's and don'ts?

[xxsarahxx]

hi there....after surgery, should you be eating carbs?
if so how much?
Which carbs contribute to a lack weight loss?

Thanks x

 

[deeby]

Such a good question which id love the answer to too !!!
Lots on here are allowed to have carbs but my team say NO beige carbs ??
Ive also read that some carbs in very small amounts are actually part of a balanced diet and your body needs them to be healthy.
Its a minefield and im still not really sure what im doing in regards to this , i do have cous cous and the odd small potato but i dont have pasta or rice really only maybe the odd spoonful, i dont have bread as such but do have the odd w/w pitta bread with some stirfry chicken in it.

I shall follow this thread with interest and hopefully find a concrete rule to go by
xx dawn

 

[Big an Bouncy]

Complex carbs are ok ie potato,yams not rubbish like processed carbs like baked goods,biscuits cakes etc.Pasta and rice is ok in wholemeal versions and only if you tolorate them.

 

[shelbell]

Ok, the carbs lecture!

There are 2 types of carbs-

Simple (or refined) carbs - these are generally processed or white, and include white and brown bread, white pasta, white rice and white potatoes, crisps, and flour based items such as pastry, pizza bases, cakes and biscuits.

Complex carbs - these are the wholemeals, wholemeal pasta, brown rice, wholemeal bread, sweet potatoes, wholegrain cereals.

Simple carbs break down very quickly in the stomach, consequently you can eat more of them volume wise than protein based foods. They also cause sugar cravings and make you want more simple carbs. They cause your blood sugar to rise quickly then plummet right down. The carbs are broken down into sugars approx 1-2 hours after eating, and consequently can cause delayed dumping. So even if an item says less than 5g sugars per 100g, if it's full of simple carbs it can still make you dump. Particularly if you had say a peice of white toast for breakfast then an hour later a high sugar item such as a small glass of fruit juice. On it's own, the juice would normally be ok, but combined with the sugars from the simple carbs in the toast it can send you off to dumpsville!

Complex carbs are broken down much slower, and cause a more stable blood sugar. The slow breaking down means the sugars that are made are more gradually released and so won't cause dumping.

The one that catches most people out is brown bread. It's no better than white bread and is not a complex carb.

Ideally, for optimum weight loss your main meals should be 2 parts protein to 1 part complex carbs. Add to that 2-3 protein snacks and you'll be grand.

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[SCOOBYDOOBYDOO]

I was told to aim for 2 portions of 'good' carbs a day post bypass. x

 

[lotsabeefy]

I would avoid most carbs to be honest theyre really unfriendly toward bypassers x

 

[SCOOBYDOOBYDOO]

Nadine,
You have been so successful.
What do you eat on a typical day?
I eat fairly well but have trouble avoiding carbs altogether...

 

[Stellap]

I don't think my body likes carbs (complex or simple) they make my stomach swell, raise my blood sugar (all carbs get turned into glucose for the body to be able to process) and make me put on weight and raise my hunger and ability to eat smaller portions. I allow fruit and veg which contain amounts of carbs for good health but limit the rest. I haven't lost weight for aged but this week I have eliminated carbs and have lost 4lb. I personally don't like their effect and think they were a contributory factor to initially putting on weight. It's a personal preference I guess x

 

[lotsabeefy]

Nadine,
You have been so successful.
What do you eat on a typical day?
I eat fairly well but have trouble avoiding carbs altogether...

Yesterday I had
Breakfast=Latte

Lunch = Tuna Mayo and Corn with loads of salad

Diner = Chicken Tikka (home made) No rice and 1/2 pappadom

Supper = Latte

Its about 1250 KCals but 85 grams of protien xx

 

[lotsabeefy]

I don't think my body likes carbs (complex or simple) they make my stomach swell, raise my blood sugar (all carbs get turned into glucose for the body to be able to process) and make me put on weight and raise my hunger and ability to eat smaller portions. I allow fruit and veg which contain amounts of carbs for good health but limit the rest. I haven't lost weight for aged but this week I have eliminated carbs and have lost 4lb. I personally don't like their effect and think they were a contributory factor to initially putting on weight. It's a personal preference I guess x

I agree, i hate em.......but love the way they taste lol xx

 

[SCOOBYDOOBYDOO]

Thanks Nadine. Really helpful.
You have done so so well x

 

[Bev]

I don't think my body likes carbs (complex or simple) they make my stomach swell, raise my blood sugar (all carbs get turned into glucose for the body to be able to process) and make me put on weight and raise my hunger and ability to eat smaller portions. I allow fruit and veg which contain amounts of carbs for good health but limit the rest. I haven't lost weight for aged but this week I have eliminated carbs and have lost 4lb. I personally don't like their effect and think they were a contributory factor to initially putting on weight. It's a personal preference I guess x

I can see an immediate difference in my blood sugar readings if I have some carbs... and I am thinking a lot like you at the moment Stella.

Love and hugs all Angels xxx

 

[lotsabeefy]

I can see an immediate difference in my blood sugar readings if I have some carbs... and I am thinking a lot like you at the moment Stella.

Love and hugs all Angels xxx

I dont know if this is the same for all diabetics but my sons friend who's 10 has his insulin measured against the weight of the carbs he is gonna eat for that meal.
Like i say i dont know if thats the norm now or if its to do with his age/needs etc. xx