Carbs may be essential for training, but many people still cut back if they're trying to lose weight. After all, eating lots of carbs causes the scale to go up. Carbs act like a sponge helping you absorb water. That weight is temporary and means you're well fueled. But there's more reason to keep carbs--whole-grain carbs--in your diet. According to a study published in April 2012, participants who ate a low-calorie diet high in whole wheat for 12 weeks lost more fat than a group that ate a low-cal diet high in refined wheat, most likely because the extra fiber in whole grains was more filling.
Make it work Whenever you eat grains, make them whole. To make this a reality, cook a large batch of grains to eat all week, but remember to watch the portions! I love farro and quinoa and find so many uses for both!
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