About Carbohydrates

As you may recall from before, carbohydrates are what give energy to your body. They give energy to your body in two forms, one of them in the form of glucose and the other in the form of sugar. Now, there are two types of carbohydrates, simple and complex. Where can you find these two types of sugars? Well, simple carbohydrates can be found in candy, fruits and baked goods. On the other hand, complex carbohydrates can be found in vegetables, who grains, beans, and nuts. 

Now, today's Americans are consuming carbohydrates in great excess. Carbohydrates can be found in most foods and beverages available in the market. There is one big problem however. The problem is that our bodies do not need carbohydrates. Yes, you heard right, our bodies do not need carbohydrates to survive and by this we mean that it is not necessary to consume carbohydrates for survival. So if you weren't able to eat carbohydrates and as long as you had enough proteins, fats, and minerals, everything would be ok. Yes you wouldn't die of starvation. 

In order to change the way we are currently going, it is important to limit the amount of grans, beans, and sugar, fructose that we are currently consuming. That is why it is crucial to learn what is our level of insulin and then to use the results to take the necessary steps to bringing the insulin level under control. 

It is important to limit sweeteners whenever possible, including honey, syrup, and molasses. Furthermore, it is important to eliminate rice, potatos, and corn if drastic measures have to be taken to bring your health up the level where it should be. 

Indeed, taking care of your body requires serious changes in your eating havings. Some of these changes are hard to make, such as limit sugar consumption and grain consumption. Yet these changes are essential.