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It's OK to crave carbs
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Foods high in fibre and complex carbohydrates are filling because they are bulky, but theyre relatively low in calories. Carbs contain 4 calories per gramthe same as proteinand 5 calories less than a gram of fat. Therefore, complex carbs are a good choice for weight control. Foods high in complex carbohydrates tend to be lower in fat. When you eat more carbs, you tend to eat less fat. Eating carbohydrates may reduce PMS symptoms (when eaten without protein or fat, and on an empty stomach) by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
Some of the healthiest complex, high-fibre carbohydrates include:
- porridge
- bran cereal
- legumes
- baked potato with the skin
- wheat germ
- whole grain bread and pasta
- brown rice
- figs
- pears
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