http://www.carbcarnival.com/carbs/effectively-counting-carbs.html Effectively counting carbs: are you good at effectively counting carbs? en-us Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:39:43 EST Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:39:43 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 Are you carb conscious? Are you one of the carb conscious out there? Are you proficient at counting carbs? If you thought counting calories was tricky, try effectively counting carbs! Effectively counting carbs may take a while to master so be patient! The low carb revolution has been hard to ignore and whether counting carbs is your thing or not, we have all been more aware of what carbs can do for us. Extreme low carb diets such as the Atkin's diet has been criticized by many in the medical world for being unhealthy, Following a strict, low carbs diet over a long period of time can have detrimental effects on our health, as well as unpleasant side effects. Many, who find the diets on the market are too restrictive, have decided to just follow an eating plan that is generally low in carbs. This is possible to do effectively however it does entail learning how to count carbs. Effectively counting carbs is not as easy as it may sound! How to count carbs effectively Here are some tips aimed at helping you to count your carbs. Effectively counting carrbs involves: Choosing options on the menu that show the carb content Making a list of foods that are low in carbs and carrying the list with you at all times Drawing up a menu to follow that will stick to foods low in carbs Getting yourself a carb counting book Researching low carb foods over the internet Effectively counting carbs can be difficult as sometimes labels are misleading. Additionally, if you are invited out or round to someone's house for a meal, it would be rude to ask what the carb content is in grams! Allow yourself some treats and let yourself have the occasional evening or day off, you don't want to offend friends and family and ruin your social life over a strict, bordering on the obsessive, diet. Effectively counting carbs means educating yourself! EB Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:39:43 EST