Despite what most fat-loss commercials try to tell us, carbohydrates aren’t the devil – not the good ones at least. Carbs require less water to digest than proteins or fats, are the most common source of energy and also balance out our diets.

However, most of us fill our carb intake with pasta, starches and surgery breads. So what to do? Well, for starters, you can find healthy substitutes for the bad carbs easier than you think. Men’s Health.com details ways to substitute for mashed potatoes, spaghetti and even pizza in their “Carb Lover’s Survival Guide.”

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