Good or bad carbs

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Beemer

6:35 pm
21 Dec 19
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Can anyone tell me where beans, lentils and pulses fit on my 2 diet days?

Do they class as carbs and, therefore, to be avoided or should I just count the calories?

Choosiesusie

6:57 pm
21 Dec 19
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Pulses are a good source of protein and fibre, so if you can put them in to your meal plan. You should be counting calories on your fast day anyway, 500,600 etc depending on what fasting pattern you are following so work them in to your meals.

Beemer

12:41 pm
22 Dec 19
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Thanks.

I thought it was count calories and no carbs.

Also thought the male calorie count was 800.

Choosiesusie

2:08 pm
22 Dec 19
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Click on the ‘How it work’s link above. 5:2 is 600 for a man but there are other fasting plans you can follow. 16:8 comes up a lot but I only know the 5:2 plan.

Cinque

11:24 pm
22 Dec 19
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Beans and lentils contain both carbs and protein, as well as lots of wonderful fibre.

They can play a role on fast days as they are nutritious and help you feel full. As carbs, they are definitely good ones.

If you want to avoid carbs on your fast days, just have tiny amounts of beans and lentils, or leave them for a non fast day.

Beemer

8:48 pm
23 Dec 19
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Thanks for the advice, folks

dykask

2:00 am
27 Dec 19
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It is also fine to just water fast and not eat at all on a fast day. 😀

kelleyturner

2:53 am
5 May 20
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Beans spike me crazy.

timmothysmith01

1:47 pm
4 Apr 23
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Carbohydrates are classified as “good” or “bad” by nutritionists. Legumes, whole grains, brown rice, and other good carbohydrates slow the rise of blood sugar levels. Blood glucose levels rise quickly after eating bad carbohydrates such as white bread, cookies, and sweet sodas.