Fitness Bit: Carbs Can Be Good For You
When we are distraught or in pain — think heartbreak, PMS, or we’re just stressed out — consume complex carbs such as those found in whole wheat pastas and brown rice rather than reaching for candy. Complex carbs trigger serototin production in your brain, which is the feel-good hormone that helps you sleep better, stabilize your mood, and calm your appetite.
When you are trying to lose weight, don’t cut carbs from your diet completely. Complex carbohydrates including green veggies and oatmeal tend to be more filling without being loaded with calories.
