Buying Foods With Quality Carbs

When you pick up a product, be sure to first check out the Nutrition Facts panel. This will show you the total amount of carbohydrates and how much of that total comes from fiber (and/or sugar).

The higher the fiber in a product the better it is (refined-flour products often have very little).

Then look at the ingredients list to see where the fiber is coming from. The first ingredient should have the word “whole” (and ideally 100% whole) in front of a specific grain (like whole wheat and whole oats) or should list a lesser-known (but still whole) grain, like brown rice, bulgur, kamut, millet, or quinoa.

Finally, for the healthiest choices, look for whole-grain breads that contain no trans fats and at least 3g of dietary fiber per slice.