How Many Carbs Do You Need
to Eat In Your Daily Diet?
Recommended
Daily Carb Intake
- Most diet
experts advise that 45-55 percent of your daily diet calories should
come from carbohydrates.
- Choose
carbs that are low glycemic index, or carbs with a low glycemic load.
- Be aware
of What Affects the Glycemic Index of Carbohydrates
- Nutrient-rich
carb-containing foods (wholegrain products, fruits, vegetables and legumes)
are best for weight loss and health, as they supply vitamins, minerals
and fiber.
- Reduce
your intake of refined carbs high in sugar, white bread and large floury
potatoes.
Daily
Calories from Carbs
If
you choose a lower carb intake of 45 percent calories from carbs, here
is a mini diet plan, showing total calories, calories from carbs and total
grams of carbs, per day.
1200 calories
per day = 540 carb calories - 135g carbs
1300 calories per day = 585 carb calories - 146g carbs
1400 calories per day = 630 carb calories - 157g carbs
1500 calories per day = 675 carb calories - 169g carbs
1600 calories per day = 720 carb calories - 180g carbs
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