Total & Net Carbs For Over 130 Foods & Beverages

Some low carb diets limit daily carbohydrates to 50 grams a day or less. A keto diet may limit carbs to 5 percent of total calories.

Carbohydrates come from plant foods that are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and 1000’s of plant chemicals (phytochemicals).

To allow low carb dieters to eat more carbs, some diets use net carbs. Net carbs subtracts fiber and sugar alcohols from total carbs. Fiber and sugar alcohols do not increase blood glucose like sugar and starch.

Most natural foods have little or no sugar alcohols. Sugar alcohols are used to make highly processed low carb foods like protein and energy bars, cookies, cakes, and candy. Foods most people should limit from any diet.

Calorie Densities For Over 180 Foods, Beverages, & Ingredients

A simple way to cut calories is by replacing high calorie density foods with low calorie density foods. For example, baked or boiled potatoes have less calories than fried and mashed potatoes or potato chips.

Some “energy drinks” have as much added sugar than soft drinks. Added sugar is a poor source of energy.

This video compares the calorie density for 180 common foods and beverages.

Low Carb Diets, Blood Glucose Spikes & The Glycemic Index

Why low carb and glycemic index diets may not be the answer to losing weight, preventing blood glucose spikes and type 2 diabetes.

In this 20 minute video:

• Carbs and blood glucose.
• Difference between increased blood glucose and blood glucose spikes.
• What is the glycemic index?
• Glycemic index limitations.
• Do low glycemic index or low carb diets prevent obesity and diabetes?

Saturated Fat Facts & Myths

This 15 minute video looks at some of the facts and myths about dietary saturated fat. Included in this video:

• What is fat?
• What is saturated fat?
• Is saturated fat a good fat or bad fat?
• Is butter back?
• Saturated fat and blood cholesterol.
• High saturated fat foods.

Chemical Additives In Your Food Part II

Are processed food additives safe? Part II of this two part video shares safety information for the following additives:

• High Fructose Corn Syrup
• Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate (HSH)
• Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP)
• Invert sugar
• Lactose
• Sugar alcohols
• Monk fruit
• Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
• Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
• Phosphoric Acid & Phosphates
• Propylene Glycol
• Quinine
• Salt
• Sodium Benzoate & Benzoic Acid
• Sodium Nitrite & Nitrate
• Sucralose
• Sugar
• Sulfites
• Tert-Butylhydroquinine (TBHQ)
• Transglutaminase (meat glue)

Chemical Additives In Your Food Part I

Are processed food additives safe? Part I of this two part video shares safety information for the following additives:

• Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)
• Aloe Vera
• Annatto
• Artificial Colors
• Artificial & Natural Flavors
• Aspartame
• Azodicarbonamide (ADC)
• Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)
• Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
• Caffeine
• Caramel Color
• Carboxymethylcellulose
• Carrageenan
• Corn syrup
• Dextrose
• Diacetyl
• Fructose
• Ginko Biloba
• Guarana
• Gums

 

Is Fruit Good Or Bad Carbs?

Is fresh and minimally processed fruit good or bad carbs? Does eating fruit increase your risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes? Included in this video:

• Fruit carbs.
• Fresh vs. processed fruit.
• Fresh fruit nutrition.
• Whole fruit vs. fruit juice.
• Fruit and obesity.
• Fruit, blood sugar, & diabetes.

How To Cook Dried Beans

Dried beans (legumes) are economical, low sodium, and have fewer additives than canned beans. Included in this video:

• Dried beans advantages.
• Too soak or not to soak?
• How much dried beans equal a can of beans?
• Dried beans cooking times.
• Pressure cooking dried beans.

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Legumes (beans) Facts and Myths

Are legumes (beans, peas, lentils, pulses) healthy or toxic carbs? Included in this video:

• What are legumes?
• Legume health benefits & risks.
• Nutrition versus beef.
• Heme and nonhdme iron.
• Legume fiber.
• Complete versus incomplete protein.
• Legumes and gas (flatulence)
• Canned vs. dried beans.

Boosting Metabolism Facts & Myths

This video shares some facts and myths about boosting or supporting your immune system through diet and supplements. Topics in this video include:

• The human immune system.
• Reasons for not boosting your immune system.
• Diet, lifestyle, and your immune system.
• Fighting infection versus cell growth.
• Nutrient deficiencies and immunity.
• Unsubstantiated “Immune support” claims.

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