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[quote=Anonymous]Please help him learn that carbohydrates are not "bad" or something to be avoided.  Our bodies NEED carbohydrates, for sure!

The trick is to incorporate COMPLEX carbohydrates as much as possible because they include key vitamins, minerals, and fiber.  If he eats enough complex carbs, he won't want or need much of the stripped down, processed carbs.  (They're not evil, of course.  They just offer low nutritional value.)

Here's some easy info to share with him, if you want:

What are starches?

Starches are complex carbohydrates. Many starches (but not all) fit this category. They provide vitamins and minerals. It takes your body longer to break down complex carbohydrates. As a result, blood sugar levels remain stable and fullness lasts longer.

You can find starchy carbohydrates in:

-Beans and legumes, such as black beans, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans.
-Fruits, such as apples, berries and melons.
-Whole-grain products, such as brown rice, oatmeal and whole-wheat bread and pasta.
-Vegetables, such as corn, lima beans, peas and potatoes.

What is fiber?

Plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole-grain products, contain fiber. Animal products, including dairy products and meats, have no fiber.

Fiber is a complex healthy carbohydrate. Your body can’t break down fiber. Most of it passes through the intestines, stimulating and aiding digestion. Fiber also regulates blood sugar, lowers cholesterol and keeps you feeling full longer.

Experts recommend that adults consume 25 to 30 grams of fiber every day. Most of us get half that amount.

High-fiber foods include:

-Beans and legumes, such as black beans, chickpeas, lentils and pinto beans.
-Fruits, especially those with edible skins (apples and peaches) or seeds (berries).
-Nuts and seeds, including almonds, peanuts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds.
-Whole-grain products, such as brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa, cereal and whole-wheat bread and pasta.
-Vegetables, such as corn, lima beans, broccoli, brussels sprouts and squash.

Source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15416-carbohydrates [/quote]

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