Many people who are aiming to lose weight put great emphasis on
reducing their carbohydrate intake. Some even try to cut carbs from
their diet altogether. Question is, is this an effective way of losing
weight? And more important, is it healthy? Lets try and answer some
questions.
What Exactly Are Carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates provide our body with energy, and come in the form of sugars and starches. They can be divided into 2 groups, simple and complex carbohydrates. You will find the simple kind in white bread & pasta, fruit and dairy products.
Complex carbohydrates are found in brown bread & pasta and vegetables. Complex carbs are better at providing longer lasting energy because they take longer to digest.
What Foods Contain No Carbohydrates?
There are very few truly zero carb foods.
What Exactly Are Carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates provide our body with energy, and come in the form of sugars and starches. They can be divided into 2 groups, simple and complex carbohydrates. You will find the simple kind in white bread & pasta, fruit and dairy products.
Complex carbohydrates are found in brown bread & pasta and vegetables. Complex carbs are better at providing longer lasting energy because they take longer to digest.
What Foods Contain No Carbohydrates?
There are very few truly zero carb foods.
