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Carbs have taken flak over the past few years,ruthlessly maligned and pushed aside by the advent of South Beach and Atkins Diets. The truth is your body needs some Carbohydrates for energy and not all carbohydrates are the same.

Carbs create more carbon dioxide in your bloodstream than proteins and fats do and COPD makes it harder to rid your body of Carbon Dioxide. When your already struggling to take in oxygen and expel Carbon Dioxide, it makes since to take precautions against creating even more Carbon Dioxide.

Most Physicians and Dietitians advise their COPD Patients to limit simple carbohydrates in those found in snack foods, and to get most of their calories from proteins and healthy fats. So put down the Pretzels and Potato Chips, get your carbs from wholegrain breads or cereals, Fruits, and even Veggies.

TIP: Read the labels on packaged foods to see how many grams of carbohydrates are in each serving. Then limit you carbohydrates to between 15 to 20 grams each day.

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