Want to lose weight? Eat carbs. Not all of them are bad for you. In fact, some fight inflammation. Carbohydrates give your body energy. Good carbs are low in sugar while bad carbs have lots of sugar so the excess gets turned into fat. Try this particular carb to keep inflammation and weight gain under control in your 30s.
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Steel cut-oatmeal! “People who eat good carbs like oatmeal have more energy, reduced sugar cravings, lose more weight and even have more regular bowel movements”, says Dr. Jennifer Stagg, naturopathic physician.
Getting a metabolism boost from steel-cut oats means your body will have a head start on burning off calories. It’s almost like an appetite suppressant. Why? Good carbs are digested slowly. When your belly feels full your brain will signal you to stop eating. That’s when your metabolism gets to work and you walk away from mindless overeating.
Forget the instant variety, which has been refined and lost most of its health benefits. Steel-cut oats retain the entire grain and that provides ample fiber to get your body moving. Yes. We mean moving waste out and using energy to get it done.
Boost the anti-inflammatory content of your steel-cut oats by adding healthy toppings. Berries, walnuts, almond milk and a flax seeds are all great choices.
