| Carbohydrates, what is the good and the bad> | | | | we have a nutritious string that breaks down |
| Various diets and weight loss programs have had | | | | slowly over time which in turn is released into our |
| significant exposure over the years and some | | | | system thus producing the required energies for |
| very much became "fad" diets and disappeared | | | | the chosen activity (good carbs). |
| quicker than they arrived, however one area that | | | | The other side would be obvious in that a poor |
| has been a topic of conversation in the nutritional | | | | quality carbohydrates which are nothing more |
| world is diet programs that focus around | | | | than sugar. |
| carbohydrates or to be more precise the | | | | As carbohydrates don't have a complex structure |
| elimination carbohydrates from our diet. | | | | it is very simple to break down, you would also |
| But before we take on a diet it is crucial to have | | | | find very little additional value other than the |
| an idea of what you want to achieve and a | | | | sugars from which they are constructed. |
| method or plan to do so in a safe manner, if you | | | | Therefore our body will quickly break down and |
| have chosen a low carb diet we must first learn | | | | use carbs, but the downside is whatever is not |
| what carbs are their benefits to us and any | | | | used is converted to fat and stored by the body. |
| potential side effects should we reduce or | | | | Most diets experts suggest we stay away from |
| eliminate them from our diet. | | | | simple carbs (sugar) since the nutritional value is |
| In essence carbohydrates as with anything are | | | | of very little benefit. |
| good for the body in moderation. | | | | So in our changes to our diet for maximum |
| We must consume and digest enough | | | | results we need to have a basic understanding |
| carbohydrates in our daily diet; this is where our | | | | what carbs are, thier function and good sources. |
| body will primarily obtain its fuel to function | | | | First and fore mostly introduce fruit and veg into |
| throughout the day. | | | | your daily routine. This is a good source for carbs |
| Breads, Grains and some fruit and vegetables are | | | | along with a number of other required nutrients |
| the normal and most common sources of | | | | that can benefit us greatly. |
| carbohydrates. | | | | Another simple idea is swap white bread for a |
| When dieting or even in general health we must | | | | grain or whole meal type. If you are unsure look |
| always differentiate from good and bad sources. | | | | at labels when shopping, but don't over complicate |
| A carbohydrate compound is basically made up of | | | | things. |
| sugar. | | | | As rule of thumb foods rich in fibre generally |
| You may have heard the term complex | | | | contain good carbs. |
| carbohydrates this is the good source for our | | | | Education is paramount in any dietary change. |
| bodies. | | | | Regulate what you eat and monitor the results |
| If you imagine carbs as strings of sugar which on | | | | making changes as necessary; most things are |
| its own could be quiet difficult for our bodies to | | | | good in moderation! Eating a healthy and balanced |
| break down, and digest thoroughly to give us | | | | diet means including quality products from all food |
| quality and sustained energy, however if other | | | | sources. |
| nutrients become entwined in these strings then | | | | |