Carbohydrates get a bad rap. There is a misconception that carbohydrates are the main cause for weight gain and should be avoided if trying to lose weight. That is partly true but not entirely. Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel for the body and our bodies wouldn't be able to run efficiently if it wasn't provided the proper nutrients. Carbs are also brain food; many become lethargic and experience concentration problems when they have a diet low in Carbohydrates. We need carbohydrates in our diet but most should come from the complex family. There are 2 types of Carbs; Simple and Complex. Simple carbohydrates are smaller molecules of sugar and are digested quickly causing a sugar spike (energy) for a short amount of time. Our bodies don't normally need that much energy all at once so this causes the sugar to be stored as fat. Complex carbohydrates are longer chains of sugar and take longer to be broken down and digested. This means that we get a steady energy supply (sugar) for a longer period of time and there is less chance for these sugars to be stored as fat. Simple Carbohydrates are found in cakes, cookies, white flour, donuts, table sugar, potatoes, & white bread. Complex carbohydrates are found in whole grains, oats, bran, brown rice, whole wheat pasta & bread. If you are trying to lose weight it is recommended to have a diet rich in complex carbohydrates and limit all simple sugars. Fruits and vegetables are made up of simple sugars but also have high amounts of fiber which slows down the digestion process. This makes them a great choice for healthy eating. Thanks for viewing. For more information email bodywize@rogers.com or join our mailing list for future updates. |
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