How Carbohydrates is called Energy Power House

What are Carbohydrates ?

Carbohydrates are the main energy source for the human body. They provide the fuel which the body needs for physical activities. Carbohydrates are sometimes called Carbs or Carbos.

Why Do We Need Carbohydrates?

We need carbohydrates because they give all the body cells the energy. For energy that our body requires, it takes the carbohydrates and turns them into Glucose. Glucose is carried in our blood to all cells and gives us energy. It powers every parts of our body. Glucose lets us run, jump, think, breath and more. Whatever we do , as long as we are using our body, we need the great power of Glucose….

Sources of Carbohydrates

We get carbohydrates from sugar, Fruits and vegetables, cereals, roots and tubers, all products made by cereals like- bread, pasta, noodles etc. Carbohydrates are found in two forms in the food we eat-

Good Carbohydrates: These are digested slowly. They do not cause a high rise in blood sugar level. They give energy over a longer period of time and are generally high in fiber. Foods rich in good carbohydrates are in their natural state. Some examples of Good Carbohydrates-

*Fruits   *Vegetables   *Beans   *Whole Grain Breads    *Whole Grain Cereals

Bad Carbohydrates: They cause immediate high rise in blood sugar level. Bad carbo foods are those that have been refined and processed. These foods are not in their natural state. Most of the nutritional value has been removed from these foods. They are not easily digested. If we eat to many bad carbos, we will most probably gin weight. Individuals who have a lifestyle of eating bad carbos are more at risk to develop diabetes, heart disease, obesity and more… Some examples of Bad Carbohydrates-

*Candies   * Pizzas and Burgers   * Cold drinks and Colas

Adding more of good carbos can improve our health. Deficiency of good carbos hamper our health and deficiency should be covered from natural food. If natural food source not available sufficiently, only than try to get it from some food supplements which are good source of Good carbos and energy.

Carbohydrates really are very important part of Nutrition.