When it comes to nutrition, carbohydrates are probably the most misunderstood. Some feel that eliminating all carbs will lead to healthier nutrition. Not true. We require carbs for anything from weight loss to energy to overall nutrition. What we need to do is distinguish between the good carbs that we require and the bad carbs that can have an adverse effect on our overall health.
The good of the carbs is the fiber and the bad of carbohydrates is refined sugar. Not SUGAR, but refined or processed sugar. Learn more about carbohydrates and you'll find their importance to your nutrition.
Fiber is your friend because it tends to 'move' things along in your body. Sugars are great for energy. The bad sugars spike you and drop you while the good sugars give you sustained energy that lasts rather than resulting in a 'crash' where your energy is short-lived.
Of course in today's world you have to take in considerations such as if you are allergic to gluten or are a diabetic, to find the good carbs for you. Diabetics can learn more here.
By learning the good carbs, we can reap the benefits we need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The bad carbs can destroy us by making us gain weight and leading a sedentary lifestyle. Bad carbs can be addicting, because bad foods are tasty and make us crave them. That is why we need to educate ourselves on the carbohydrates issue.
I have stated elsewhere that carbs with more fiber than sugars are the best, but then you get into simple vs. complex carbs. Since the more you know the more empowered you will become, here's more.
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