Carbohydrates and Low-Carb Diets
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How many carbs should you eat daily on a low carb diet?
Daily Carbs on a Low-Carb Diet If you are trying to lose weight, 20-50 grams are recommended -- depending on your level of...
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What meals should you eat to increase metabolism?
Eat smaller meals more regularly every 2-3 waking hours; this will increase metabolism. In addition, drinking lots of water will...
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If you want to lose weight how many carbs should you have a day if you can walk slightly but not without help?
Gary Null is a successfull diet M.D. Purchase his books and your life will change. He not only covers food and moderate...
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What foods should you avoid and what foods should you eat to lose weight?
Foods to avoid and foods to eat to lose weight. It is not only a matter of what you eat but also how much you eat. In addition,...
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How many miles should you walk to lose weight?
It is not so much the miles you walk as the time you spend walking and the speed at which you walk. Start out with 10 minutes of...
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What 'natural foods' are low in carbohydrates?
One answer Many kinds of fish, beef, chicken or other poultry are at the top the list. You can be like 100% of other dieters,...
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How many net grams of carbs should you eat per day to lose weight fast?
20 net grams of carbs or less and drink plenty of water. More input There are to big key factors when losing weight. One is...
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What sort of nutrition problem is most common in American today?
Of course there are many opinions and I think it is safe to say, many of them have VERY GOOD arguments. Here are my thoughts...
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How do you increase your metabolism if you are in the starvation mode and keep gaining weight?
Eat a meal about every 3 waking hours (5 or 6 meals per day). You will not be eating more food; you will simply be spreading it...
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How many grams equal one carb?
A carbohydrate is food, like sugar or starch, that is high in energy. The body's preferred source of energy. this question is...
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How can you lose your stomach fat?
There are a few ways by which you might lose your stomach fat. One is various types of crunches. Don't forget to stretch after,...
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If you are just over five feet tall and 116 lbs how many carbs a day should you eat to lose weight faster?
If you are 5'2" and 116 pounds, you probably don't need to lose weight. Check with your doctor, they will be able to help you...
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How can you lose weight on a low carb diet if you are not able to exercise?
The true way to lose weight is to watch what you eat. If you do that even before excercising you will notice weight loss. 80% of...
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If you are type-2 diabetic is the amount of carbs you should eat per day different?
Carbs and sugar restriction is very important in type 2 diabetics. Although the reduction of carbs should be discussed with a...
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How many carbs per day for weight loss?
Carbs per day for weight loss Irrespective of gender and your current weight, the number of carbs for weight loss ranges from...
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Could a low-carb diet cause you to miss a period?
I would say most likely not. You should take a pregancy test if you have been sexually active anytime in the last month. ...
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What can one do to lose excess fat on your stomach arms and in your face by November?
well first you have to try cutting down on a lot of junk foods and fast foods. then excercise everyday not too much but just take...
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Are low-carb diets healthy in the long run or do they just help you lose weight quickly?
Low-Carb in the Long-Term There is no quick or easy way to lose weight (with the exception of lypo). Eating a well balance...
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How many carbohydrates are in potatoes?
Carbs in potato Here are the carbohydrates in potatoes based on the size and variety/type of potatoes. (100g portions are 3½...
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How to lose belly fat?
One answer It is not possible to tell you how to lose belly fat because it is not possible to spot reduce. The way to learn how...
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How many grams of carbs should a type 2 diabetic consume per day?
It depends on your weight and height. You should speak with your doctor about making an appointment with your dietitian. Many...
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How can a vegetarian follow a low-carb diet?
The South Beach Diet is a lower-carb regime that is not as restrictive as Atkins. It includes vegetables and some fruits. And,...
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How many carbohydrates are in rice?
100g of cooked white rice has 28 carbs in it
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Could a low-carb diet cause you to get your period early?
This diet can definitely cause an early period. It has happened to me several times, and then someone said it could be because of...
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If you weigh 130 lbs and are 5'7 how many carbs should you eat per day in order to lose weight?
Most common diets advice to eat 40% of your daily intake of kilocalories from carbs. Most low carb diets aproximate about 10% of...
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What happens to you when you stop following the Atkins diet?
One answer If this diet has helped you lose weight (there is controversy over how good this diet really is nutritious-wise)...
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What is the daily recommended intake for carbohydrates?
What is the daily recommended intake of carbohydrates? If you are NOT trying to lose weight, 180 - 230 grams are sometimes...
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What is the recommended carbohydrate intake for an active teenage boy?
If he is normal weight don't worry about it. Just make sure the carbs he eats are healthy ones. that is fruit and vegetables,...
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Could a low-carb diet cause you to have two periods in one month?
If you've never had any problems with your cycle before starting this diet, it could well be linked. Changes in your diet,...
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How do you calculate how many carbohydrates you should have per day?
That rather depends on whose book you buy and whether you are trying to lose weight or not. If you are NOT trying to lose weight,...
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How many carbs a day would you suggest to a 195 pound 14-year-old that wanted to lose about 30 or 40 pounds?
my brother and i went on the atkins diet over the summer and i lost about 40 pounds, im short, about 4 feet 11 inches and i used...
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What causes people to become obese?
What causes obesity All refined (processed) carbohydrates, sodas, sugar, fat filled foods and lack of exercise are the main...
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How many carbs are in beer?
Carbs in Beer Dieting and low-carb diets definitely don't mix! Carbs for per 12 ounces of some popular brands of...
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How many calories and carbohydrates should a person at 5'5 and 124 pounds have in a day?
Let your appetite be your guide as you are in the normal weight range. Just eat a healthy well-balanced diet. how much food you...
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How many carbs should a 5'5'' 225 lb female type 2 diabetic eat per day?
Because of your question I think you are trying to help yourself instead of seeking professional help. I do realize that in the...
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How many grams of sugar should a diabetic consume per day?
Take a sugar substitute ... much better for you .. I think they didn't mean table sugar...most food has some sugar and they...
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How can you get rid of stomach fat quickly without exercise?
You can't exercise is the only way.
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How many carbs should you have each day to lose weight if you are a 225-lb. female?
You shouldn't not eat carbs, you shouldn't eat that many calories!! Calories! if you eat about 2500 cals a day, try eating about...
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What can you eat on a low carbohydrate diet?
Eat 'fat burning' foods on a low carbohydrate diet. Think about what you need to avoid, first -- think white! White flour,...
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Is there a formula to determine how many carbohydrates you should eat in a day?
Carbohydrate need is determined by your height, weight, physical activity level and the rate at which you burn energy. A loose...
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What percentage of calories do you need from carbohydrates?
approximately 50% of your daily calories should come from carbohydrates if you are an otherwise healthy individual. ...
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Are there any health risks involved in only consuming 20 grams of carbohydrates per day for an extended period of time?
No, as long as you are getting decent vitamin and mineral suppliments and have a good source of fiber. You'll need to drink...
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Is eating 1200 calories per day the way to lose weight and do carbs really matter?
Calorie intake is one thing, you want to keep it below 2000 calories if possible but it is more of WHAT and HOW MUCH you eat. The...
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What carbs are good for you?
This is a question that does not contain one simple answer. There are different methods used to measure the effect of...
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How many carbs should you eat if you are on a 1200 calorie diet?
maybe you should try to eat 2 slices of bread only, with some low-fat cheese as spread, one glass of milk, and plenty of...
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Is it good or bad for a 14-year-old to be 6' tall and weigh approximately 200 pounds?
puberty strikes again For one, you are still growing and probably still in the middle of puberty, weight gain is normal and...
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How many carbs should a 5'3'' woman who weighs 175 lbs eat per day to lose about 5 lbs a month?
Losing Weight Current study suggests you shouldn't worry about one specific item like carbs. A low-carb, low-fat eating plan...
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What foods reduce belly fat?
Foods and belly fat In part it is due to your genetics. However, it can be helped. Eliminate or cut right down on refined...
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What is the fastest way to lose a lot of weight?
Research has shown that eating small low carbohydrate meals with quality protein 4-5 times a day can help you lose more weight...
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Are diet drinks good for you when dieting?
No soda is good for you. But if you are dieting, then diet sodas and water are the way to go. Good luck:) Another...
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How many carbohydrates should the average person have a day?
For a 2000 calories diet, 300 grams. Remember that where these carbs are coming from (fruits, vegetables and whole grains vs....
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Is it true that a lack of carbohydrates causes your body to burn fat to replace the lacking glycogen?
Pretty much.
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What are fat burning foods?
Consuming fat burning foods is an important part of achieving lasting fat loss. With respect to "fat burning foods," there are...
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Is there a daily carb limit on the South Beach Diet or do you have to follow the guidelines exactly as written in the book?
With my personal experience, I followed the diet almost to the letter for the first two weeks. After I got the hang of it, I...
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How many days do you need to be on a low carb diet before you start losing weight?
How fast you lose weight on any diet completely depends on you and your body. No one can tell you how much you will lose and how...
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What are examples of low carb foods?
Fat burning foods that are also low carb foods The best examples of low carb foods are low carb foods that are also fat burning...
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How many grams of fat carbs and protein do you need a day if you are 211 pounds and your goal is 209 and you're 6'3''?
ONE THING YOU FORGOT TO MENTION IS YOUR AGE. THIS WOULD HELP ANYBODY IN THE DIETARY BUSINESS TO COME UP WITH A DIET FORMULA FOR...
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What are some foods that you could eat to get more fiber in your diet?
Some good healthy fiber: garbanzo beans, soybeans, fiber cereal (Kelloggs All Bran and Trader Joe's Organic "O"s are a couple...
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Does the Atkins diet work?
One answer Yes and no, it completely depends on the person on wether or not a diet will work, everyone is different. Another...
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What should the total proteins carbs and fat be in your diet if you are 41 and weigh 132 pounds and are 5 feet tall?
It depends on what your goal is -- so it matters most how many calories you are going to consume. A good rule of thumb is...
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If a lack of carbohydrates forces the burning of fat to replace the lacking glycogen why are diets such as Atkin's and Southbeach dangerous?
I'm just an electrician, but I believe certain people won't advocate those diets because the average person thinks that these...
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Is it true that excess carbohydrates get stored as fat?
yes. Answer Yes. Carbs turn into sugar and sugar turns into fat. If you have a carb filled meal, wait a while, then do a...
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How to lose stomach fat?
How to Lose Stomach Fat Body fat accumulating around the stomach is caused by poor eating habits. In other words, consuming too...
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What diet and exercise plans are good for losing stomach fat?
Losing stomach fat Cardio exercise such as brisk walking, running or jogging will burn stomach fat. Later, sit-ups,...
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What happens when you eat too much junk food?
Junk food provides many calories and few nutrients like protein, vitamins and iron. So, by consuming too much Junk Food you'll...
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Is it true that your body needs 20-30 percent of your daily calories from fats and protein and 40 percent from carbs or can you balance your diet with more carbs and protein but less fat instead?
Did you know that women who dont have the right amount of fat percentage in their bodies dont get their periods. answer2 real one...
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How can you lose stomach fat?
Lose stomach fat A cardio exercise plan such as brisk walking is an excellent way to lose stomach fat (and body fat...
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What is the best diet for someone trying to lose 149 pounds?
Low carb, low sugar, vigorous exercise.
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How much weight can a person lose by eating 500 calories a day?
You are eating to little. Your body will go into a starvation mode. It will store the calories instead of burn them. Multiply...
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What thesis is the Southbeach diet based on and does this diet work?
It turns out that everyone who is overweight has a tendency toward hypoglycemia. That's often called "pre-diabetes" or "low blood...
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Is there anything bad about the Atkins diet?
To answer your question correctly, YES the Atkins diet works. I've never known anyone that it didn't work for who had tried it....
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How many grams of carbs can you eat per day if doing a low fat diet?
The number of grams of carbs you can eat each day depends on a number of factors, including your body weight, height, activity...
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What are possible side effects of the Atkins diet?
The nature of the Atkins diet is to force the body to burn fats and proteins as it's energy source as opposed to carbohydrates. ...
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Is one gram of a carbohydrate equal to one gram in a serving?
15 grams of carbohydrate = 1 carbohydrate exchange
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How can you lose weight quickly?
How can you lose weight quickly, in a healthy way, and keep it off? Change your eating habits. Cut out junk foods and refined...
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If exercising is supposed to give you energy then why are you contantly tired and could it be what you're eating?
yes it can definatly be what your eating. Junk foods can make you tired. Eating healthy alternatives and lots of protien can...
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Is it good to consume a protein shake every day?
Not really. Any typical western diet tends to provide enough protein, perhaps even more than enough. A can of salmon and a 16 oz...
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How many carbohydrates should a 50-year-old woman who weighs 205 lbs have a day to lose weight safely?
Eating carbs to lose weight Look at overall calories first. For instance, if you're eatind 3,000 calories a day it's...
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Does the FTC have power to regulate ads for diet products?
Dietary supplements, including diet products, are under the "food" category and are regulated by the Food and Drug...
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Can you lose weight fast by eating no carbohydrates?
yes but it can also kill you carbs are also brain food you need some Answer No, of course it cannot kill you. There are many...
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How can you lose 10 to 20 pounds in two weeks without calling attention to yourself when you weigh about 120 pounds?
DRINK WATER. and drink it throughout the day. make your goal 10 glasses a day, which will mean you will probably make it to 8...
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What should the body composition of a 14-year old male athlete be?
There is no specific body composition for you to be an athlete, only depending on what sort of athlete you want to be
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How many grams of carbohydrates should you be eating if you are 5'6'' and weigh 123 pounds?
Several factors affect carbohydrates levels needed for good health. Two of these factors are height and weight. Other factors...
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What's a healthy amount of carbohydrates for a 14-year-old every day?
300-350
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How do you lose fat from your face if you have a very fat face but a normal body?
One answer You can't target a part of the body to lose weight. Weight loss occurs evenly over the body but can be more visible...
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Nutrition facts on food list sub titles under carbohydrate if you are trying to loss weight what number should you watch the sugar or carbohydrate number?
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What is the best way to lose weight in your thighs and hips?
there is no magic solution: eat less! however this worked for me: morning: only fruit noon: as much vegetables as possible -...
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Would you ever reach a weight plateau if you go on a high protein and low fat and low carb diet between 800 to 1000 calories daily without exercise and will you maintain muscle cells?
That is far better than ignoring the weight problem, but exercise will help speed the weight loss process and it will...
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How many bananas can you eat per day?
One or two Preferably none if you are following a low carbohydrate diet.
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How to use low carb foods?
How to use low carb foods For fat loss, natural low carbohydrate foods are the best low carb foods. "Natural" means foods that...
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Why do people lose water weight and muscle on low carb diets?
The point of a low carb diet is to make sure that you have enough protein. If you do, you'll be able to loose weight without...
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How many carbs should the average person eat a day?
The USDA recommends about 2000 to 2500 calories per day to get the nutrients the body needs to maintain basic functions and...
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Is a fat free diet or a low fat diet or a full fat diet best for fat burning?
Never ever attempt a fat free diet or any diet recommending that you get less than 10% of your calories from fat. You could cause...
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What is the main function of carbohydrates in food?
Carbohydrates (often called "Carbs" for short) provide the body with a ready source of energy, although other forms of food such...
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What is a complex carbohydrate?
Carbohydrates serve as fuel and building material.. They include both sugars and polymers of sugars. The simplest are the...
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What is carbohydrate oxidation?
Does it have to do with the fanatical creation of "toast"??
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Are there Carbohydrates in corn syrup solids?
Yes, corn syrup is completely composed of sugar, mostly glucose. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate and thus corn syrup solids...
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What are foods that speed metabolism?
What are foods that speed metabolism? Here are three simple guidelines for an excellent fat burning program for losing body...
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What is carbohydrates?
These are minerals to give you energy. They can be found in grain type of foods. Ex: Cereal - That's why you should eat...
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What is carb count of Seagram Seven whiskey?
According to this site http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink1853.html it's about 19 g.
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