Originally Posted By: grampi
Is there anywhere that states the carb content of meats? I've tried looking it up, but all that's given is calories...nothing about carbs...maybe it's because meats of any type don't have any carbs at all to speak of? I don't know. Also, where can I find the carb content of fruits a veggies? I'm finding out that some fruits have a very high content of carbs...I know fruits and veggies are supposed to be good for me, but not if they're going to be spiking my blood sugar...
Meats generally have zero carbohydrates, with the exception being processed meats (sausages, bacon, jerky, etc) that have added sugar or other carbs.
As for fruits and veggies, the glycemic index is more important than the amount of carbs in a given food. The glycemic index number indicates how quickly a food will increase your blood sugar. There are some online references if you do a simple Google search.
Is there anywhere that states the carb content of meats? I've tried looking it up, but all that's given is calories...nothing about carbs...maybe it's because meats of any type don't have any carbs at all to speak of? I don't know. Also, where can I find the carb content of fruits a veggies? I'm finding out that some fruits have a very high content of carbs...I know fruits and veggies are supposed to be good for me, but not if they're going to be spiking my blood sugar...
Meats generally have zero carbohydrates, with the exception being processed meats (sausages, bacon, jerky, etc) that have added sugar or other carbs.
As for fruits and veggies, the glycemic index is more important than the amount of carbs in a given food. The glycemic index number indicates how quickly a food will increase your blood sugar. There are some online references if you do a simple Google search.