The lesson here is clear - if you want to build muscle and/or burn fat, cut some carbs. The best ones to ditch? Processed simple carbs like:
- Sugary foods (sodas, candy bars, cakes, cookies etc)
- White bread
- White rice
- Potatoes
- Sugary cereals
Instead, base your diet around the following:
- Quality Carbs - fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grain foods
- Lean protein sources - Meat, poultry, chicken, low-fat dairy, eggs, and nuts
- Protein shakes - these are easy and convenient for many people
Using this higher protein diet, along with regular exercise, you can actually achieve what many people consider to be almost impossible - adding muscle while simultaneously losing fat.
