How Many Carbs Do You Need to Eat In Your Daily Diet Plan?
Recommended Daily Carb Intake
- Most diet experts advise that 45-55 percent of your daily diet calories should come from carbs for weight loss.
- Choose carbs that are low glycemic index, or carbs with a low glycemic load for weight loss.
- Be aware of what affects the glycemic index of carbs for weight loss.
- Nutrient-rich carb containing foods (wholegrain products, fruits, vegetables and legumes) are best for weight loss and health, as they supply vitamins, minerals and fiber.
- Reduce your intake of refined sugar carbs, white bread carbs, and large floury potato carbs for weight loss.
Daily Calories from Carbs for Weight Loss
If you choose a lower carb intake of 45 percent calories from
carbs, here is a mini weight loss diet plan, showing total calories, calories
from carbs and total grams of carbs, per day.
1200 calories per day = 540 carb calories - 135g carbs
1300 calories per day = 585 carb calories - 146g carbs
1400 calories per day = 630 carb calories - 157g carbs
1500 calories per day = 675 carb calories - 169g carbs
1600 calories per day = 720 carb calories - 180g carbs
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