It would be a mistake to avoid carbohydrates just because they have more calories than some other foods. Your body needs healthy carbs with plenty of fiber to keep your digestive tract humming along. Fiber-rich cereal grains are ideal, so long as they don't contain excess sugar. You don't want to include any extra sugar in your diet or you'll just be feeding that bad bacteria.

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