carbs still high

[mom23rn1t]

I'm trying to eat healthier and listing everything I eat. My carbs are still really high. They are from fruits and oatmeal. I'm trying to find other quick lunch and breakfast ideas but for now this is my standard breakfast and lunch. It's Spring break so I ate later which is why there isn't a morning snack.

[KJScarp]

Cut back a little on the fruit/grains (don't forget that grains convert to sugars in the body).  Although you are making wise choices in the types of fruits you are eating (they are low sugar fruits), perhaps you could have them for breakfast OR lunch, but not both.  For a quick breakfast alternative to oatmeal, you could try an microwave mug omelette.  Basically throw an egg or two into a mug and add some cheese, meat and veggies and then microwave until cooked through.

Based on your screenshot I would say that you are quite deficient in both protein and fats.  Maybe top your oatmeal with some cream. Add some full-fat salad dressing, some avocado and some shrimp/chicken/beef to your salad.  Remove the pit from an avocado and add some tuna salad or chicken salald to the pit well.  Some good suggestions for healthy snacks that would up your protein/fat intake would be hard-boiled eggs, cottage cheese, greek yogurt or an ounce or two of some type of cheese.  You are already incorporating nuts/nut butters into your diet which is good.

[carl669]

30g of carbs for lunch is pretty good.  what level of carbs are you aiming for?

for breakfast, you could skip the oatmeal and add in a couple eggs instead.  or maybe do half a cup of oatmeal and 1 egg.

[LZeeW]

Recheck you Oats information.  I think your 1 cup entry information is the amount for 1 cup dry oats and you might be thinking 1 cup cooked.  The "standard" serving is 40 grams or 1/2 cup dry oats with 27 grams of carbs.

I don't think your fruit carb count is excessive.  The fiber slows down absorption and colorful berries have good antioxidants.

And minimize the number of Glazed Chocolate cake doughnuts. I see them in your food list.  Hahaha.

[mom23rn1t]

hahahah it was one doughnut!! Actually that was the day I got my first cortisone shot. It was my reward for not murdering the doctor for lieing to me. Those HURT! But thats for the tip about the oats 

[Gershon]

You have to be careful in the definition of carbs. The concern about high carbs is really a concern about added sugar in any form. It doesn't appear that you have much in your diet, although you might check the blueberry pie.  A good part of your carbs comes from "dietary fiber" which is insoluable, and shouldn't really count in the carb count as the body doesn't use it. It is necessary in the diet to prevent constipation and other digestive issues.

Fortunately, the tolerances are broad, and if a person doesn't completely cut out one of the big three, they will be fine. 

If you are concerned about the carb level, adding some beans or nuts will bring up the fat and protein and bring down the carbs. 

[flybetty · Accepted solution]

I add a scoop of protein powder to my oatmeal with a few walnuts in an effort to get protein in my diet.

[Go_Girl]

Hey, that's a good idea!  I'll have to try it! 

[cmichael1]

Your net carbs should be carbs minus fiber grams.  Maybe that will make you feel a little better 🙂