10 Days, 10 Ways to Lower Carbs, Day 4
This one is simple once you see it in facts. Stop drinking ALL juice. Here’s why: Let’s take something you’d never eat on a diet. How about a “fun size” snickers bar? That’s clearly in the “no-no” zone, right? Well, what if I told you that when it comes to blood sugar, insulin, and weight gain, orange juice is worse? Would you be incredulous? Here are the facts, based on TWO tiny snickers vs. 1 cup of OJ: So, the calories are a bit higher in the snickers bars. But, although nutrient devoid (and that’s another post), they have less sugars than the OJ! Now, this does not mean I want you to go out and eat snickers, but it does mean your use of juice should be negligible to NONE. These calories go straight into your bloodstream, as there is no fiber in the juice to slow digestion. Juice is not an item you want in your food plan at all. In case you’d like more information, all the juices are listed here. I …
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