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Where Fashion Lives: Celebrating 25 Years of Harper's BAZAAR Singapore
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7 Things People Think Are Low Carb But Actually Aren't

They're practically equivalent to a bowl of pasta

By Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Team - published

They're practically equivalent to a bowl of pasta.

From: Harper's BAZAAR UK

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BEANS

A cup of the baked ones has a whopping 54 grams of carbs. Photo: Envision
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BEANS

YOGHURT

If you opt for a high-sugar, fruity variety, you risk taking in more than 40 carbs per 8-o.z. serving.
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YOGHURT

QUINOA

It's a better alternative to bread, thanks to its high protein and fibre count, but quinoa still has around 39 grams of carbohydrates in a cup. Photo: Photografiabasica
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QUINOA

BANANAS

An extra-large banana can have around 35 carbs, but it also is a good source of magnesium, potassium, and fibre. Photo: James Ross
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BANANAS

RAISINS

A tiny, unassuming box of these guys has 34 grams of carbs. Photo: Tom Grill
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RAISINS

FIZZY DRINKS

The sugar in a can of fizzy drink gets a bad rap, but the carb count is just as bad: one can of Coke has 39 grams. Photo: Tetra Images
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FIZZY DRINKS

MANGOES

One fruit has 50 grams of carbs. That said, half of one also packs an entire day's supply of Vitamin C. Photo: Brian Hagiwara
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MANGOES

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