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How Much Do You Restrict Starch In Your Diet?

ECBG — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:10:44 GMT

It's rare I eat bread at all. Sometimes on a holiday, I'll have one of the Sister Schubert's yeast parker house rolls we're so fond of.

Occasionally, I'll have a piece of garlic bread with fresh French bread. I may have a potato once every 3 or 4 months. Rarely rice, usially under some dish like pepper steak.

I don't eat cereal because I enjoy Instant Breakfast with double the calcium of milk.

I eat meats, fruits, and vegetables, with some occasional cheese.

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JJsMom — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:22:44 GMT

I don't. I believe in all things in moderation. I would be miserable if I restricted starch or carbs in my diet. It's liberating to eat whatever I want without guilt (in a reasonable portion of course).

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Lucky Charm — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:23:12 GMT

I look forward to breakfast.

I toast a slice of Ezekial and pile it high with kale and baby lettuces, half a sliced avocado and a Roma tomato.

I eat it *open faced*, just one slice under it all.

It's like a BLT, without the B (or mayo!).

Mid day or for lunch, I may have a hummus sandwich on 2 slices of Ezekial--not toasted, but prefer it room temp--even on the dry side. Love it like that especially.

I rarely eat potatos, even rarer rice or french fries (baked).

I do like homemade pea soup and lentil soup and I think that's starch?

For snacks I like Kashi's 7 grain crackers. Just a handful! Dipped in hummus. Yum. Hummus is probably starch too.

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Plaid Pants2 — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:26:49 GMT

@JJsMom wrote:
I don't. I believe in all things in moderation. I would be miserable if I restricted starch or carbs in my diet. It's liberating to eat whatever I want without guilt (in a reasonable portion of course).

@JJsMom

I'm the same way.

If I am craving cheese, I'll have cheese.

If I am craving pasta, I'll have pasta.

If I am craving a steak, I'll have a steak.

I don't believe in depriving myself of what my body is craving.

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SaRina — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:33:53 GMT

After many years of trial and error to figure out what works best for me, I discovered that limiting my carbs to dinner produces just a 15-minute insulin surge for the day, and I feel and look my best on that regimen. :-)

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sunshine45 — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:34:58 GMT

i dont.

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cherry — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:36:03 GMT

I must watch all carbs this includes starches ,for health reasons. It's not an option for me, to eat whatever I wish. I would love to, but I know it's not possible

I rarely eat bread, pasta, rice, but I do have some potatoes, but not french fries, nor potato chips. I measure what I eat so I don't get too many carbs

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fourpaws56 — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:37:21 GMT

lol, I eat what ever I want, whenever I want....matter of fact, I am eating a brownie right now

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Daisy Sunflower — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:43:26 GMT

I'm eating something new...Cheetos Sweetos. Cinnamon sugar puffs. They're pretty good.

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Pqfan — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:54:03 GMT

@Daisy wrote:
I'm eating something new...Cheetos Sweetos. Cinnamon sugar puffs. They're pretty good.

@Daisy Sunflower Ooh thanks I never heard of these!

They sound good!

I'm doomed lol

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:01:47 GMT

I don't eat white starches and made a moral choice to not eat animals. Otherwise I don't consider it a restriction.

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Carmie — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:13:41 GMT

I have celiac disease, so I don't eat anything made with wheat, rye or barley.

I like brown rice and potatoes and beans and corn and other starchy vegetables. I eat them in moderation, or try to.

When I gain a few pounds too many, I limit my carbs to 20 a day, which is really low just until I lose the weight, then eat carbs/starches in moderation again.

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CalminHeart — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:25:46 GMT

I eat 1500-1700 calories per day. I take in 135-150 carbs per day. There are a lot of wasted calories and carbs in starchy food.

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millieshops — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:33:36 GMT

I restrict calories, cholesterol, bad fats, and sugars. Because I have no food allergies, I just work within those restrictions as I choose what to eat.

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2blonde — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:33:46 GMT

I only eat 100% whole wheat bread, 1 slice per day.

I don't care for potatoes, so no problem avoiding those.

I may have a little rice or pasta, but not as a major part of a meal.

I don't like doughnuts or pastries, so no problems there.

I do eat a lot of vegies, yogurt, and some fish and chicken. My biggest vices are Ice cream and chocolate.......gotta have those every night!

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deepwaterdotter — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:36:08 GMT

Carbs are a very restricted part of my diet, so I try not to overindulge.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:37:10 GMT

I don't think of them as starches. I assume, OP means carbohydrates. I don't ear bread anymore; not even whole grain breads. I don't eat cakes and cookies and crackers and I don't eat white rice anymore. I do eat brown rice, in moderation. Of course, sugar is out. I am on a meal replacement program but when I transition off and go on maintence, my diet will consist of lean proteins, fruits, vegetables and protein shakes. I think probably wedge of cheese, like cheddar a day but I am not 100% sure of that. Basically, that's how I have managed to lose over 50 lbs and my goal is to lose 70 and to keep it off for life. So, carbs or "starches" are out. Also, I will eat potatoes, just not fried and not loaded with butter, cheese or sour cream.

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NAES1 — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:39:55 GMT

95%.....everything...........

excepton: pasta/spaghetti 1 time a month.

No salt- No sugar- No junk foods!

I'm a very health savvy food 'what do "I" eat.

BINGO. Not difficult when you train one's mind to a learned behavior. Diabetes and obesity is at a all TIME HIGH. I never want to go there.

NAES

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sidsmom — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:43:06 GMT

80% of my diet is starches.

Potatoes, rice, corn, oats, wheat.

Why would someone restrict the most

important nutrient which fuels your body?

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itiswhatitis — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 19:16:19 GMT

Edited: The problem with simple carbohydrates is that once you start eating them, the more your body craves them. I do eat some complex carbohydrates, but sparingly. I eat rice maybe once a week. I swap White potatoes for sweet potatoes, I like tri color pasta and spaghetti periodically. (I do eat chips periodically).

I love chocolate; cheesecakes and other cakes and pies (all within reason)

I eat meat, poultry and fish. Love fresh vegetables (asparagus, broccoli, green beans, sweet peas, cauliflower, collards and turnip greens, squash, cabbage, carrots, corn, onions, tomoatoes, avacado, etc.

I love fruit: pineapple; seasonal fruits like mangos, papaya, cherries, melons, plums, sweet nectarines, berries.

Eggs, yogurt, butter (not margerine). I don't drink milk though.