Carbohydrates serve as an essential energy source, but processed versions can lead to inflammation and weight gain. Understanding the difference between complex carbs like oatmeal and simple sugars is key to metabolic health.
It's no secret that rice and potatoes are high-carb foods, but that doesnβt mean you have to eliminate them from a low-carb diet. First, it's essential to watch portion size so that a serving of rice or potatoes doesn't exceed your daily carb goals. Then you can prepare both foods in a way that reduces net carbs.
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Trading some of your saturated-fat calories for calories from carbohydrates may not be the healthiest choice for your heart, according to an article published in "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" in March 2010.
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Low-carbohydrate diets may be better for reducing your heart disease risk and losing weight than low-fat diets, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine in September 2014. They can also be helpful for controlling blood sugar levels for those with diabetes.
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A meal containing mainly complex carbohydrates is likely to give you more energy and leave you feeling fuller than a meal containing mainly simple carbohydrates, according to a study published in the "International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders" in June 2003.
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Eating a lot of fast carbs, or carbohydrates that digest quickly, may increase your risk for heart disease and diabetes, according to a July 2002 "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" article. These foods have a high score on the glycemic index, which measures the effect of foods on your blood sugar levels.
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Starch, one of the three types of carbohydrates, is made of a string of sugar molecules joined together. Although mainly found in grains, some other foods -- including legumes and other starchy vegetables -- also provide starch in the diet.
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Foods that are low in carbohydrates aren't necessarily low in calories as well, but understanding which foods from different food groups fit best into both categories may make it a bit easier to lose weight.
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You need at least a certain amount of carbohydrates to provide fuel for your brain and body. Some carbohydrate sources are healthier than others, however, and knowing the good from the bad can help you make better food choices.
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Liquid glucose, sometimes called glucose syrup, is a liquid sweetener used to keep icings and baked goods moist and soft. A number of other liquid sweeteners can be used in a 1-to-1 replacement if you don't have liquid glucose, although the end product may taste somewhat different depending on which sweetener you use.
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Eating breakfast is important as it provides your body with the fuel it needs to get through the day. By the time morning comes around, you haven't eaten for many hours. If you skip breakfast, you will be more likely to reach for unhealthy foods when you crash a few hours later, increasing your risk for gaining weight.
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Your body needs carbohydrates to supply it with energy. It can also use protein and fat for some of its energy needs, but carbohydrates are the preferred source of energy for your brain. Severely limiting carbohydrates can affect your brain function. For example, a study published in "Appetite"
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