Good complex carbs

[Outdoor Girl]

I have accidentally begun to omit good complex carbs from my diet and it's not working for me. So I need to revise the diet plan and was curious what complex carbs have worked well for you. I am currently trying to lose bodyfat slowly and also maintain, even gain, lean body mass.

I am especially interested in portable, "low maintenance" carbs - while I can heat up rice or pasta for the midday meal at work, my other meal times need to be fast and easy.

Thanks!

[MauiZos]

oats
brown rice
whole wheat pasta
ezekiel bread
yams
fiborous veggies
quinoa
chickpeas
beans

for portability, get creative. Oats become muffins or healthy cookies, chickpeas become hummus, bread becomes a sandwich, etc.

[RVA Ironman]

oats
brown rice
whole wheat pasta
ezekiel bread
yams
fiborous veggies
quinoa
chickpeas
beans

for portability, get creative. Oats become muffins or healthy cookies, chickpeas become hummus, bread becomes a sandwich, etc.

Definitely agreed. Oats & sweet potatoes are the easiest. You can microwave a sweet potato in 6-7 minutes and oats are good for just about anything. Throw em in a shake w/ some whey or mix them w/ a piece of fruit & some whey for a great post-workout meal. Black beans & kidney beans are also great sources and even have some extra protein. I personally like mixing up black beans w/ tuna & salsa for a nice snack.