Did you know that pasta has a cult following in Italy? They eat pasta twice a day and have lower obesity rates than the U.S. It’s not the pasta—it’s the portion size. Italians don’t eat mountains; they eat sensible hills.
Also, your body burns more calories digesting whole grains than refined flour. Eating a whole-wheat cracker is like a tiny workout for your stomach. You’re basically a personal trainer for your colon.
And here’s the biggest punchline: the number of carbs you “should” eat is the number that lets you live your life without shouting at a bag of carrots. If you feel good, you’re doing it right.
