What is the relation between Carbohydrates and your health?
Despite their bad rap, carbohydrates are vital to your health for several reasons:
- Providing energy
Carbohydrates are your body’s primary fuel source. During digestion, sugars and starches are broken into simple sugars. They are later absorbed into your bloodstream, and then it gets converted in blood sugar (blood glucose).
From there, glucose enters your body’s cells with the help of insulin. Glucose is used by your body for energy and fuels all your activities. Extra glucose is stored in your liver, muscles, and other cells for later use or is converted to fat.
- Protecting against disease
Some evidence suggests that whole grains and dietary fiber from whole foods help reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases. Fiber may also protect against obesity and type 2 diabetes. Fiber is also essential for optimal digestive health.
- Controlling weight
Evidence shows that eating plenty of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains can help you control your weight. Their bulk and fiber content aids weight control by helping you feel full on fewer calories. Contrary to what low-carb diets claim, very few studies show that a diet rich in healthy carbohydrates leads to weight gain or obesity.
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