What is CARBOHYDRATES & its Function?
CARBOHYDRATES
One of the basic functions of carbohydrates is to
provide energy to your body. Although a process called cellular respiration
your cells convert carbohydrates into the fuel molecule ATP.
Carbs
have two categories, one is simple carbs and the other is complex carbs. Simple
carbs absorbed quickly in the body which leading to blood
sugar spikes. Simple
carbs are often found in foods and drinks
like table sugar, cake and soda.
Complex
carbs are usually found in foods such as, whole grains, yogurt, beans, fruits
and veggies. They’re absorbed by the body more slowly than simple carbs. In the
result complex carbs have less of a hit on your blood sugar. Complex carbs are
found in Peas, beans, and whole grains etc.
Refined
or simple carbohydrates include sugars and refined grains that have been
snatched of all bran, fiber, and nutrients. These include white bread, pizza
dough, pasta, pastries, white flour, white rice, sweet desserts, and some
breakfast cereals.
They
digest quickly and their high glycemic index causes unhealthy raise in blood
sugar levels. They can also cause variation in mood and energy and a build-up
of fat, especially around your waistline.
By eating refined carbs, your bloodstream is
flooded with sugar which triggers a surge of insulin to clear the sugar from
your blood. After a mean, that insulin can leave you feeling hungry and that
often craving more sugary carbs. In the result it can cause you to over eat,
put on weight, and over time lead to insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes.
Those diets which are high in refined carbs and
sugar have also been linked to high blood pressure, other heart diseases,
obesity, hyperactivity and mood disorders.
The sugar added to processed food have no
nutritional value but just calories that can meaningless any healthy diet, link
to weight gain and increase other risk of health problems.
Your body gets all the sugar needs from naturally
founded sugar in food like fructose in fruit or lactose in milk. Although is
not realistic to try to eliminate all sugar from your diet. But you can limit
the amount of added sugars in your daily diet.
Try
to cook at home your home as much as possible. You can make ensure that you eat
fresh meal without added sugar.
Artificial
sweetener can trigger sugar cravings that link to weight gain. Try to avoid
sugary drinks even they have diet versions. Replace soda with fresh fruit
juice.
Try
to cut down on sweet snacks like candy, chocolate, and cakes. Eat fruit,
peppers, or natural peanut butter to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Check
labels of all the packaged food you are buying. Choose low-sugar products,
but be aware check the amount of added sugar and naturally sugar that occurring
naturally in food on the product label.
Comments
Post a Comment