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. ...
How To Women Body Weight loss By vetrivadivel Many weight loss tips for women focus on counting calories and limiting junk food. This doesn't mean you have to follow a strict diet or count calories daily, but you do need to choose healthy foods as much as possible. You can gain weight by eating too many healthy and unhealthy foods. For women, maintaining weight loss can mean eating less than men in the long run. After a workout, women tend to eat more, which puts them at risk for weight gain. Women also gain weight around the abdomen during menopause due to the loss of hormones and slow metabolism. Since women are designed to be heavy by evolution, it goes without saying that the weight they carry below the waist will be the last person to go on a weight loss diet. Men tend to have more muscle than women, and because muscle burns more calories than fat, men also tend to have faster metabolisms—3 to 10 percent faster tha...