Carbohydrates, the most underrated and cribbed factor for weight management by thousands. A special thanks to the unimpeachable for deceiving thousands to make a fortune out of Health.
There is a constant sense of desire of being SLIM which is equated to BEING FIT. Moreover, this is used as a tool to sell Slimness rather than making people EARN it. Shortcuts make tech easy but not your health. People will be galvanised to know about this Macro nutrient which is being presumed as an enemy. A Slimmer person can have a body composition of higher fat percentage which does not equates it with being FIT.
Facts about Carbohydrates
-Provide energy to the body
-It helps to digest our food and absorb nutrients
-The byproducts of carbohydrates contribute to the development of immune system, blood clotting and reproduction
– Fuel to the powerhouse of the Cell (ATP)
– Fuel to brain, kidney, heart muscles, CNS….. List is exhaustive
A daily reduced intake less than required might lead to frequent headaches, fatigue, low on energy, tough to focus on routine work, constipation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Long term exposure to such kind of routine may degrade the quality of your muscle mass as protein will be roped in to do the extra work along with fat there by increasing the burden on them with the additional work.
How to maintain an optimum intake?
For an average individual 40-50 percent of the daily energy intake should come from a variety of complex carbohydrates which are low GI foods. Low Glycemic Index foods typically belong to a group which take a longer time to break down thereby keeping you full for a long time and moderating your glucose levels post meals. Examples for this group of food includes Beans, Legumes, Fruits & Vegetables, Whole grains. These groups contain fibre in abundance with sufficient amount of protein too. All of this contribute to maintain your blood sugar levels post meal which reduces the chances for you to crave.
Weight Management is an art. You and the proportions of food you consume are the artists. One piece of reasonable advice is just cut down the hidden Sugar and Refined Carbohydrates. Reduce the proportion by 50 percent and replace it by fresh local produce and you will do wonders. Carbohydrates are truly limitless and hard to resist but it all depends on how you behave to the supply of Indefinite Energy……NutritionByKshitij®
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