Maximum Fit Magazine

Everyone knows about the low carb meats, dairy products, vegetables and fruits out there, but what many people don't know is that the condition under which a food is supplied can  affect the carb count. Below is a list for newbies and old timers alike.  I think many will be surprised and enlightened! The following foods are either low carb/no carb...depending on your state of denial. 1) Free Food.  When food is free, such as bagels or donuts left out in the break room, the carb counts of such items approach zero.  If they cost 5-cents, the carbs would be in full effect.  But something related to quantum physics and the irresistible urge to take advantage of a freebie generates this unusual effect. 2) Samples.  Food samples given out in the mall or grocery store are zero carb.  This is the result of the application of a toothpick or tiny plastic spoon to otherwise high carb edibles.  Carbs are squared of these things and run for the hills.  That, or the self-deceit that a little won't hurt that creeps into the low carber's mind.  Pick whichever is more convenient. 3) Food On Special Occasions.  Whether it's a birthday, holiday, job promotion, or you didn't pass away during the night, food eaten as a result of a special occasion will pass through you without affecting your low carb life_style_.  This is a well documented fact. 4) Movie Theater Popcorn.  Under normal conditions, popcorn is fairly carby.  However, when popped by a teenager wearing a vest two sizes too small and consumed in a darkened theater, the carbs vanish mysteriously.  This is called the cantus resistus the smellus effect. 5) Last Pieces.  It has been well documented that all the carbs in food resides in the first 90% consumed.  This means that the last 10% is carb-free.  That last piece of apple pie, scoop of ice cream, Rice Krispie treat or bottom-of-the-can Spaghetti-O's dregs are fair game for the low carb dieter.  If the last 10% has been half chewed already, then the food will actually have a negative carb count. This list has been compiled after three years of research on my part. I'm sure it's not complete, so feel free to add to it.  I know I will. Scott Will St. Petersburg, Florida