🌾🍭 The Secret to a Balanced Diet: Carbs, Sugar, and Fiber! 🤔💭

🥖 Ever wonder how much carbohydrate we really need to consume? 🤷‍♀️ Turns out, it's all about finding the right balance! 🍛 Carbs are our body's main source of energy, so they're definitely important. But let's not forget the two main types of sugar that tend to sneak into our diets! 🍩🍬

We should be getting between 225 - 325g of carbohydrates a day, or 60% of our total daily energy. This includes the numbers discussed below.

There are 2 main type of sugar; naturally occurring and those added during processing. First, we have natural sugars found in fruits, honey, and even milk. 🍎🍯 These are slightly more beneficial for us because they can contain, fiber, which we'll talk about shortly. 🌿 On the other hand, there are added sugars, which are mostly hidden in processed foods 😱—think soda, cookies, and sweets! There are so many different names for sugar including high-fructose corn syrup, agave nectar and may many more. There may also be the chemical name for the sugar on the label. If a name on the ingredients list ends with ‘-ose’ it means it is a sugar, like glucOSE. We should be consuming no more than 30g of sugar a day or 11% of overall diet! 🙅‍♂️❌

Now, let's shift gears and talk about the incredible power of fiber! 🌟 Fibre is the unsung hero of our digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy gut, keeps things moving smoothly, and prevents many diseases. 🚀 But the best part? Including more fiber in our diets can help us feel fuller for longer! 🍽️ We should be consuming a minimum of 25-30g a day. In one serving a reasonable amount should be 2.5 - 4.9g. It is best to get this from whole foods rather than supplements.

So, let's make a pledge to ourselves, dear readers: 🤝❤️ Bring on the fiber and reduce our sugar intake! By doing so, we'll be rewarded with longer-lasting satiety, and it'll be easier to maintain a healthy weight. 😊✨

Start incorporating more fiber-rich foods into your daily meals—such as whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables—to feel the amazing benefits and keep those sugar cravings at bay! 🥦🌽 Your body and taste buds will thank you! 😋❤️

Remember, it's all about finding the right balance and making small but impactful changes. You've got this! 💪🌟