Carbohydrates are essential when it comes to providing your body with the essential energy it needs to be productive throughout the day, and while it has gotten mixed reviews in regards to its true benefits, in moderation, they can help increase energy levels for workouts and general day-to-day activities. Carbohydrates can be found in foods such as bread, fruits, vegetables, pasta, and dairy products. Before diving into the benefits of carbohydrates, let’s explore the different kinds, how they benefit us, and what they are.

Carbohydrates are generally any type of food that can be broken down and converted into glucose, which is then turned into energy. Glucose is the primary source of fuel for our body, so it is important to maintain a healthy intake of carbs for the brain since it cannot utilize fat or protein for energy production.

Simple carbohydrates

• Table Sugar
• Honey
• Dairy Products
• Fruit & Fruit Juice

Complex carbohydrates

This type of carbohydrate is starchier; it includes long chains of glucose molecules that can be found in various foods such as

• Grain Products
• Bread
• Crackers
• Pasta and rice.
• Corn
• Peas
• White and sweet potatoes
• Butternut and winter squash

The Difference Between Good Carbs & Bad Carbs

If you are trying to focus on living a better lifestyle, changing your eating habits can be a great start, but it can be even more beneficial to learn more about what we intake and how it may be affecting our digestion and metabolism in regards to energy absorption! When it comes to good carbs and bad carbs, it is not good and bad in the generic sense. A good carb is essentially any type of carb that takes longer to be broken down, which results in higher energy output. A bad carb is refined carbohydrates with low fiber, such as items made with white flour and sugar (think of desserts and sweets), and generally results in lower energy absorption.

6 Reasons To Eat More Carbs

Carbs can increase your mood!

• Studies show that individuals who have a higher intake of carbohydrates experience less Depression, anxiety, and anger than those who have lower carb intakes

Carbs can help prevent weight gain

• Carbs with high levels of fiber have proven to help keep weight gain in check

Carbs can help promote weight loss

• Similar to preventing weight gain, a higher carb intake can also help to promote weight loss via higher fiber intakes

Carbs are good for your heart

• Carbohydrates can help to reduce cholesterol and increase “good” cholesterol

Carbs can help burn fat

• Simply swapping out generic grains for whole grains can help trim your waistline and burn off abdominal fat

Carbs can improve your memory

• Low carbohydrates such as oatmeal or bran can help to increase memory and keep your mind sharp!

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