Do you want to nourish your body in a healthy and balanced way?
If this is the case, it is important to provide your body with the three essential macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates and lipids.
Today I'm talking about carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates are the main energy suppliers of our body: they contribute to the proper functioning of the brain, muscles, and organs. They are the main source of energy for the human body.
But beware! There are two types of carbohydrates: simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates.
Simple carbohydrates
These are the refined and industrial sugars that are mainly found in processed foods. Cakes, cookies, sweets, fast food, soft drinks etc. They are called ''empty calorie'' foods because they provide no nutrients to the body. All foods that contain simple carbohydrates or refined sugars enter the bloodstream very quickly and provide energy quickly. Almost immediately.
BUT BE CAREFUL, your blood sugar also rises VERY quickly! To handle this
much sugar in your blood (called blood glucose), your pancreas must produce insulin quickly to lower it. Result, a sudden drop in energy and an uncontrollable feeling of hunger.
Note: this excess sugar is directly redirected to your reserves, your fat cells.
Complex carbohydrates
We find complex carbohydrates in products such as oats, rice, millet, potatoes, fruits, lentils, quinoa, amaranth or buckwheat. In addition to providing the B-complex vitamins, these foods contain folic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, protein and fiber. All essential for the proper functioning of the body.
Unlike simple carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates have many benefits for the body. The blood sugar (blood glucose) level is controlled, rises slowly and provides energy over a longer period. The feeling of satiety lasts longer, hunger pangs are less present, and gradually fade. The benefit of containing fiber helps quell hunger and make you feel full longer.
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