Are You A Banting Boss?

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1. What is the purpose of the Carb Wise App?

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The purpose of the Carb Wise App is to provide accurate exclusive Banting ratios for those wishing to optimize their weight loss, and to accurately log their meals according to their ratios. This means that the app is designed to help individuals who are following the Banting diet to track their food intake and ensure they are consuming the correct ratios of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for their weight loss goals. The app aims to provide accurate and personalized support for individuals on their weight loss journey.

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Are You A Banting Boss? - Quiz

Are YOU a Banting Boss? Test your knowledge on Banting, a low-carb diet, with questions on net carbs, sugar content, ketosis, and food categorization. Understand essential aspects of... see moreBanting and refine your dietary choices. see less

2. Sugar is addictive.

Explanation

This has been scientifically proven. The effect sugar has on your brain is similar to that of cocaine.

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3. Banting is safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Explanation

With the addition of daily Orange list, and keeping you carbs to above 50g net per day - you can successfully bant.

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4. I have read the Beginners Guide to Banting.

Explanation

You need to. Not only will it give your accurate information on Banting Successfully, it will give give you an idea on how this amazing group works.

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5. We eat when hungry - even if that means 1 meal a day.

Explanation

Do we need to eat 5 meals a day, even if they're small portions? No, research suggests this is the opposite of what is actually good for you.

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6. You have to exercise to lose weight.

Explanation

Exercise is good for you but what you put in is what matters most!

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7. Blood Group is important.

Explanation

This statement is incomplete and lacks context. Without further information, it is not possible to determine the validity of the statement. The importance of blood group can vary depending on the context, such as in medical emergencies or blood transfusions. Therefore, without additional details, it is not possible to provide a definitive answer.

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8. You need special products to Bant.

Explanation

No, all you need is the correct fat to cook your meat and low carb veg in to successfully bant.

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9. Blanched Carrots are Green List.

Explanation

If carrots are plunged into boiling water for a minute, some of their sugars/carbs are leeched into the water. Prepare as you would after that. (Information according to UDSDA and MRC databases - raw vs frozen/cooked)

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10. Flat tummy water is a necessary Banting addition.

Explanation

Infused water encourages members to drink water - but the lemon/ginger/mint does not aide in weight loss.

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11. If you have an apple occasionally, you're not Banting.

Explanation

Apples are orange list and not recommended for regular consumption by those wishing to lose weight. Having one now and then is fine though - and recommended for those that are pregnant, breastfeeding and children.

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12. If you haven't gone through carb flu, you're doing something wrong.

Explanation

Some don't get carb flu, some do. If you have read the beginners guide to Banting, and implementing what you have learnt, you're good to go!

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13. You have to be in Ketosis to be Banting.

Explanation

Ketosis is a desirable state, but you don't have to be in ketosis to be considered Banting. Pregnant and Breastfeeding women, those that are maintaining or Banting for health as well as children can bant successfully without being in ketosis.

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14. Because something is on the green list - this means I can eat as much of it as I want.

Explanation

Too much fat, too much protein and too many carbs - even from green list items - is not good either.

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15. If there is "sugar" in the nutritional table, does that mean a product is automatically Red List?

Explanation

Natural sugars occur in most things like nuts, coconut, coconut milk, tomatoes, etc - only when an item has added sugar like dextrose, Cane Sugar, etc - is that product automatically Red list.

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16. You have to eat vegetables with every meal.

Explanation

Atleast one of your meals per day should be loaded with low carb veggies - but most find that loading up on fats and proteins - within their ratios - keeps them full for the day.

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17. Is net carbs the same as Glycemic and "Carbohydrate" written on the back of packaging?

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The only time you need to work out Net Carbs is when a product shows Total Carbs. Then you take Total Carbs and subtract dietary fiber.

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What is the purpose of the Carb Wise App?
Sugar is addictive.
Banting is safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
I have read the Beginners Guide to Banting.
We eat when hungry - even if that means 1 meal a day.
You have to exercise to lose weight.
Blood Group is important.
You need special products to Bant.
Blanched Carrots are Green List.
Flat tummy water is a necessary Banting addition.
If you have an apple occasionally, you're not Banting.
If you haven't gone through carb flu, you're doing something...
You have to be in Ketosis to be Banting.
Because something is on the green list - this means I can eat as much...
If there is "sugar" in the nutritional table, does that mean...
You have to eat vegetables with every meal.
Is net carbs the same as Glycemic and "Carbohydrate" written...
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