The Truth About Carbs
In recent years, many diets have demonized carbohydrates, and dieters have come to believe that carbs should be excluded from a healthy diet. It's not that carbs are all bad; it's just that some are healthier than others. When digested, carbs are broken down to their simplest form, the sugar glucose. Highly processed carbs (like those found in white bread, soda, cookies, and candy) are broken down quickly, causing a spike in glucose levels in your blood. This signals the pancreas to release more insulin, a hormone that allows the cells to absorb the glucose. Unfortunately, high levels of insulin also lead to increased fat storage and decreased fat burning.
While eating lots of processed carbs will keep your blood levels of insulin high, eating healthier carbs (like those found in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, and are broken down more slowly) stabilizes the stream of glucose in your blood and keeps insulin levels steady, which protects your body and keeps you healthier.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
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