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Some surprising facts from the Colonel

It's OK to crave carbs

by Sue Gilbert, M.S.
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  • Foods high in fibre and complex carbohydrates are filling because they are bulky, but they’re relatively low in calories. Carbs contain 4 calories per gram—the same as protein—and 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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