Carbs aren’t the enemy, even if your goal is to lose weight.

(PS, Your next sandwich is going to be great.)

The common answer: Ditch the carbs.

a photo of various whole grains including pasta, rice, and oats

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And while some people may feel fine doing it, avoiding carbs can havepotentially harmful outcomesin the long run.

Many carbs arerich in fiber.

She adds that these are fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, legumes and whole grains.

Those who increased their fiber intake also ate healthier, more nutrient-dense diets.

It can pay to carb up smartly.

However, this isn’t sustainable for the long term and can be pretty harmful.

The Best Carb to Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals

Answer: Whole grains, says Susie.

Whole grains are grains that contain the entire grain: bran, germ and endosperm.

(And so often, that’s carbs.)

Furthermore, the2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americansrecommend between 25 and 34 grams for adults.

“Anytime you restrict, you will see weight loss,” she says.

For instance, eat a couple of hardboiled eggs alongside oatmeal for breakfast.Add rotisserie chickento your whole-grain pasta.

Or toss in some shrimp into fried rice with veggies.

Here’s everything you gotta know aboutcooking whole grains.