b) Carbohydrates are divided into two types, simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are also called simple sugars and are chemically made of one or two sugars. Things like candy, syrups, and soda pop are also straightforward examples of simple carbs. They are absorbed quickly -- just think how fast sugar-based candy melts in your mouth. Simple carbs also include foods such as fruit and milk. These are better sources of simple carbs because they contain vitamins and fiber, and also important nutrients that your body needs, like calcium. Complex carbohydrates are also known as starches and are made of three or more linked sugars. Grains such as bread, pasta, oatmeal and rice are complex carbs, as well as some vegetables like broccoli, corn legumes such as kidney beans and chick peas. They take the longest to digest.
c) When you eat carbs, your body breaks them down into simple sugars, which are absorbed into the bloodstream. As the sugar level rises in your body, the pancreas releases a hormone called insulin. Insulin is needed to move sugar from the blood into the cells, where the sugar can be used as a source of energy.
d) Limiting simple sugars (such as candy) and eating more complex carbohydrates (like vegetables, oatmeal, and whole-grain wheat bread) is always a good idea. 100-150 Grams per day. This is more of a “moderate” carbohydrate intake.
e) Pros: Carbohydrates in your diet can help prevent the onset of many internal sicknesses like heart disease, kidney disease and liver disease as well as helps your body clean. It helps to regulate your cholesterol, keeping the bad cholesterol down and the good one up. Cons: Eating the wrong kinds of carbohydrates can result in weight gain, especially if you don’t have an active lifestyle. The unused energy you consumed will then turn into stored excess fat. The intake of too much carbs like sugar can cause your glucose level in the blood to rise.
Bonus - I try to eat less sweet stuff and more grains and complex carbs. I can get lots of simple carbohydrates from eating fruit and drinking milk because I love fruit.
c) When you eat carbs, your body breaks them down into simple sugars, which are absorbed into the bloodstream. As the sugar level rises in your body, the pancreas releases a hormone called insulin. Insulin is needed to move sugar from the blood into the cells, where the sugar can be used as a source of energy.
d) Limiting simple sugars (such as candy) and eating more complex carbohydrates (like vegetables, oatmeal, and whole-grain wheat bread) is always a good idea. 100-150 Grams per day. This is more of a “moderate” carbohydrate intake.
e) Pros: Carbohydrates in your diet can help prevent the onset of many internal sicknesses like heart disease, kidney disease and liver disease as well as helps your body clean. It helps to regulate your cholesterol, keeping the bad cholesterol down and the good one up. Cons: Eating the wrong kinds of carbohydrates can result in weight gain, especially if you don’t have an active lifestyle. The unused energy you consumed will then turn into stored excess fat. The intake of too much carbs like sugar can cause your glucose level in the blood to rise.
Bonus - I try to eat less sweet stuff and more grains and complex carbs. I can get lots of simple carbohydrates from eating fruit and drinking milk because I love fruit.