The rest come from protein and fat, which don't contain any carbs and, therefore, aren't added to the total carb gram count. Even so, you still have to watch fat, calorie, and cholesterol intake, and eat a balanced diet of foods from the groups in the Food Guide Pyramid . You also have to be careful about how much you eat. Most people need about three to four carb choices at each meal. If you are very large, very small or very active, this amount may not be right for you.
Most people also do best with no more than one to two carb choices for any planned snacks they eat.
Portion control is probably the most difficult aspect of a carb counting plan and a key factor in any healthy diet. Too much of even the healthiest food can be bad for you, and can lead to hyperglycemia. You can make very healthy food choices and still have poor blood glucose control if your carbohydrate choices, diabetes pills, or insulin do not balance. Monitoring can help tell you how a certain food affects your body. By using this site you agree to our Legal Notice and Privacy Policy.