The Disadvantages of Consuming Too Many Carbohydrates

An overweight man drinking beer and eating pizza.

My recent series of articles have focussed on carbohydrates.  Over the course of these articles I have come to the conclusion that carbohydrates have a number of benefits as long as you choose wisely.  However, even if you do choose the right carbohydrates you can still overindulge.  Today I am going to be discussing some of the potential drawbacks associated with consuming too many carbohydrates. 1) WEIGHT GAIN:- Carbohydrates are your body's preferred energy source.  When you eat any type of carbohydrates your body breaks them down into glucose in the digestive tract.  This glucose is … [Read more...]

The Benefits of Carbohydrates

A red apple, green apple and orange.

In my last few articles I have been focussing on carbohydrates.  I started by explaining exactly what they are and then covered a number of related topics including the glycemic index and the steps you should take when choosing your carbohydrates.  In this article I am going to cover the benefits that carbohydrates can provide. 1) THEY ARE AN EXCELLENT ENERGY SOURCE:- The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide your body with energy.  When you ingest any form of carbohydrate (whether it be pure sugar, whole grain bread or a piece of fruit) it is broken down into glucose in the … [Read more...]