By: Kelsey Heenan, HIITBURN
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We all know that carbs are essential, especially when you are working out. But we often get asked...
"What are the BEST carbs?" So...
I decided to rank my top 10 favorite carbs for you so that you can start including them for faster results...
(note: veggies and fruits are not listed here)
1) Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are one of the best carb you can eat and should be eating them at least a few times per week.
They are packed with tons of vitamins, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and more.
If you're looking for faster results, start including more sweet potatoes...
2) Potatoes
Another amazing carb. Potatoes are easy to digest, keeps you full, and are packed with vitamins and nutrients to allow your body to perform at it's best.
3) Quinoa
Naturally gluten free, quinoa is not only high in good carbs, it also has a good amount of protein along with other essential amino acids.
4) Rice (White or Brown)
Rice is a carb that gets a very bad rep, but is one that is easy to digest, and has high level of vitamins and minerals. For those who struggle with digestion, white rice has been shown to be easier to digest than brown rice.
5) Black beans
Rich in fiber and low on the glycemic index which means it has very little effect on your blood sugar levels. This is important when try to get great results...
6) Rice Cakes
Most rice cakes are actually pretty low in carbs, making them a good option for both low and high carb days. For low carb days, we like adding lots of peanut butter and almond butter.
For high carb days, we like adding in fruit and honey to them!
7) Steel Cut Oats
Low on the glycemic index, steel cut oats help keep you satisfied for longer while preventing dips in blood sugar.
8) Corn Tortilla's
Look for brands that have only corn and water. These are great to have every once in a while, especially if you love Mexican food like I do :)
9) Rice Noodles
Rice noodles are made from rice and water, and although they are higher in carbs than the other foods listed, they are still a good choice for your high carb days.
10) Ezekiel Bread
Bread is something SO many people love to eat. The problem is that most breads are highly processed. We've found that Ezekiel Bread is the best option when it comes to eating bread.
So there you have it, my top 10 carbs at the moment. And remember...
WHEN you eat your carbs may be even more important.
Which is why I am always talking about Carb Cycling.
If you cycled your carbs like I outline HERE for the next 21-days...
And focused on the carbs above, you would see AMAZING results.
So give it a try.