The Best And Worst Carbs For A Flatter Stomach...

By: Kelsey Heenan, HIITBURN
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​Often times, carbohydrates get a bad rep when it comes to getting a flatter stomach. Yet...

Carbs are extremely important in your diet and can help you see amazing results. That said...

The KINDS of carbs you eat is important too. That's why I'd like to break down the different carb sources a little bit more to give you a better understanding of how to eat them.

Understanding Your Carbohydrates...

There are three different kinds of carbohydrate sources that I want to quickly go over in this article. Each of these causes the body to respond differently, so it is important you understand the difference between the three:

Simple Carbs:

Simple forms of carbohydrates get digested very quickly and rush through our bodies at rapid speeds. They contain very little essential vitamins and minerals, and most simple carbohydrates contain refined sugars!

They will give the body a near immediate boost of energy, but will always follow with a big energy crash. Examples are fruit juices, sports drinks, sodas, candy, sugar, and more.​

You should avoid simple forms of carbohydrates except for on your flex day as we will discuss on the next page... 

Complex Carbs:

Complex carbohydrates take the body longer to digest, providing you with longer lasting energy than simple carbs. Some examples include sweet potatoes, yams, beans, potatoes, oatmeal, rice, and fruits.​

The more active you are, the more complex carbohydrates you are going to need. If you are constantly engaging in high intensity workout sessions, your body will need to be fueled with more complex carbohydrates in order to aid in recovery, help burn unwanted fat, and build lean muscle.

The best way to include complex carbs into your diet is through Carb Cycling. That means you'll have more complex carbs on certain days throughout the week. It works extremely well and is very simple to follow as you'll see on the next page...

Fibrous Carbohydrates:

Fibrous carbohydrates leave your feeling more full and results in longer lasting energy. This kind of carbohydrate has very little affect on blood sugar levels, so you will not have an energy crash when eating them.

These are packed with great vitamins and minerals that our bodies use and need. Fibrous carbohydrates include broccoli, asparagus, brussle sprouts, onions, mushrooms, cauliflower, and other green leafy vegetables.​

You should eat LOTS of fibrous carbohydrates and try to include them with each meal. They are full of great nutrients and have incredible fat burning properties.

What About WHEN To Eat Your Carbs?

After years of trying just about every diet imaginable, we've come to the conclusion that Carb Cycling is the best way to get a flatter stomach... And on the NEXT PAGE you'll learn all about our go-to carb cycle for those just getting started or looking to get lean fast...