{"id":28199,"date":"2024-06-13T17:29:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T17:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/?p=28199"},"modified":"2024-07-25T16:17:01","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T16:17:01","slug":"the-importance-of-carbohydrates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/13\/the-importance-of-carbohydrates\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Carbohydrates"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Carbohydrates often get a bad reputation.<\/p>\n

Maybe it\u2019s because carbohydrates are processed as sugar (the body turns carbs into glucose during digestion), and people immediately associate it with weight gain or unhealthy spikes in blood sugar and issues with insulin. But that isn\u2019t always the case. Fiber, starch, and sugars all fall under the umbrella term of carbs. And when your body turns the carbs into glucose, it gives your body and organs the energy it needs to perform basic functions.<\/p>\n

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Not All Carbohydrates Are Created Equal<\/h4>\n

Carbs can be complex or simple and can be digested at different speeds. The longer it takes, the less your blood sugar spikes. Complex carbs include fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain foods. These are less likely to cause a large blood sugar spike.<\/p>\n

Simple carbs digest quicker and are more likely to contribute to weight gain or the risk of diabetes<\/a>. Some examples of simple carbs are lactose, sucrose, fructose, and glucose<\/a>. They can be found in items like candy or highly processed food items where the fiber has been stripped away.<\/p>\n

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Fiber<\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1718650758852{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_column width=”3\/5″][vc_column_text css=””]Fiber is found in plant-based foods and helps your body regulate blood sugar and healthy cholesterol levels. It also keeps you feeling fuller throughout the day. Good sources of fiber are:<\/p>\n