Carbohydrates are a crucial macronutrient that serves as a primary source of energy for the body. Here are some key points about carbohydrates: 1. **Types of Carbohydrates:** - Simple Carbohydrates: Sugars found in fruits, vegetables, and sweets. - Complex Carbohydrates: Starches and fibers present in grains, legumes, and vegetables. 2. **Functions:** - **Energy Source:** Carbs are the body's preferred energy source, especially for the brain and muscles. - **Stored Energy:** Excess carbohydrates are stored in the form of glycogen in the liver and muscles. 3. **Food Sources:** - **Good Sources:** Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes. - **Limited Intake:** Limit added sugars found in sweets, sugary beverages, and processed foods. 4. **Fiber:** - A type of carbohydrate that is not fully digested by the body. - Found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. ...
The Fight To Be Slim Again By vetrivadivel If I could go back in time and give myself a piece of advice for a 39-year-old, he wouldn't get fat, because it's much harder to lose weight at 40. Exercise is even harder when you're already overweight, and "energy-dense" foods quickly catch up to it -- eating just 100 calories a day can add up to 10 pounds in a year. To lose weight without compromising your health, you must cut 500 to 1,000 calories a day, eat less and exercise more. The more you exercise or control your calorie intake to lose weight, the more your metabolism will want to compensate by slowing down to maintain your current weight. When you're trying to shed the weight you've gained, your body's metabolism switches into survival mode and reduces the number of calories you burn daily and stays that way for about a year. Over time, this can make you less sensitive to your natural hunger signals, making it harder for your body to listen ...