4 Carbs Doctors Say You Should STOP Eating Because They Cause Belly Fat

White Rice 

It’s the debate of the century: white rice vs. brown rice. Luckily, Dr. Stephen Sinatra clears up the murky waters of navigating this particular carb. According to Dr. Sinatra, brown rice promotes healthy blood sugar and less inflammation while white rice is stripped away from its essential nutrients.

Bagels 

Now let’s move onto one of our favorite carbs-- bagels, of course. According to Kerry Stewart, Ed.D, director of Clinical and Research Physiology at Johns Hopkins, problem foods include bagels since they’re high in both carbs and sugar, and they also do not provide much fiber. Instead, you should opt for high-fiber and high-protein choices like vegetables, beans, and healthy meats. 

White Bread

The good news is that you don’t need to cut carbs completely out of your ideal healthy diet. According to a research scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, processed foods made with refined flour, such as white bread, are carbs you should avoid since they don’t provide healthy nutrients are more so considered empty calories. 

Pasta 

Last but not least, let’s tackle pasta. According to WebMD, you don’t have to say goodbye to all forms of pasta just yet. Instead of regular pasta opt for whole wheat pasta as a less-refined carb choice. Pastas can in fact be good sources of fiber, but you just need to be careful about which pastas you reach for.