Why are carbohydrates NOT bad for the body?!
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It is actually the type of carbohydrates that is the problem.
Not all carbohydrate foods are created equal, in fact they behave quite differently in our bodies. The glycemic index or GI describes this difference by ranking carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. Choosing low GI carbs - the ones that produce only small fluctuations in our blood glucose and insulin levels - is the secret to long-term health reducing your risk of heart disease and diabetes and is the key to sustainable weight loss.
The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels after eating. Foods with a high GI are those which are rapidly digested and absorbed and result in marked fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Low-GI foods, by virtue of their slow digestion and absorption, produce gradual rises in blood sugar and insulin levels, and have proven benefits for health. Low GI diets have been shown to improve both glucose and lipid levels in people with diabetes (type 1 and type 2). They have benefits for weight control because they help control appetite and delay hunger. Low GI diets also reduce insulin levels and insulin resistance.
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Greetings,
Carbs are not bad or good. It is the amount of carbs that is good or bad.
Carbs are burned quickly by the body wheras protein and fat are burned more slowly.
You should be eating no more than 30-45g of carbs at a snack, and no more than 100g of carbs at a meal. However you should be watching your fat consumption too.
-matt
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I'm a Type II diabetic
because your brain needs them for energy
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