CARBS! The "evil" Food
Carbohydrates are the preferred energy source of your body. You need carbs for your brain, muscle/nerve function, and to jumpstart your metabolism. Carbohydrates can be broken down into 3 monosaccharides (solo sugars) which you might be familiar with. Fructose (sugar from fruit), Galactose (sugar from milk), and Glucose (sugar from everything else). Now you can build/breakdown these sugars unto main form, but the main form needed is glucose. Glucose is your key to keeping the body fueled and ready to go! In a perfect world, your diet should consist of 45-50% of your carbs per the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Sounds like a lot doesn't it. Well, it is, and that is due to how crucial it is for the body to get glucose, and glucose equals carbs. So, how do you get glucose without overstuffing and eating "bad" carbs. Well, you are in luck, because that is why I am here, to break it down and make it make sense! In my opinion, carbs can be broken down into tow basic categ...