Why you should eat carbs
Carbs and Protein:
The role of the dynamic duo.
The pros and cons of carbohydrates and protein in our diets
has received a lot of hype recently. Finding the truth amidst all of the media
buzz has made finding the right diet plan difficult and confusing. Previously,
many nutritionists have recommend a high carbohydrate, low-fat diet, for
individuals who are trying to lose weight. Today, carbohydrates has become a
dirty word. Although misnomers and confusion abound on how to lose weight,
science can gives us clarity on the most successful way to lose weight and keep
it off. Finding the right diet can be done simply- through the balance and
moderation of carbs and proteins.
Undeniably, many people have quickly lost weight by cutting
carbs from their diet, but it comes with a price. According to an article by fitday.com, carbs and protein “are the two nutritional building
blocks of your metabolism, and they must be consumed in a healthy balance to
keep your energy levels high.”
The value of protein
According to the
article, the majority of our daily energy comes from fast-burning carbs. This
energy is made accessible by consuming protein. Protein helps create and
maintain muscles. It also creates hormones and enzymes. In short, protein
stabilizes metabolism so that carbohydrates can fuel our bodies with
energy. When we cut all carbs, we force
our bodies to derive energy from protein, causing our bodies to perform less efficiently.
Carb free diets that are high in protein also increase our chances of
dehydration.
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of
protein is 0.8 grams of protein for every 1 kilogram body weight (when involved
in weight training or strenuous exercise, the RDA can be as much as 1.8 grams
per kilogram of body weight). For someone weighing 154 lbs. (70 kg), his or her
RDA would be 56 grams of protein a day. Protein consumed in excess will become
fat- so it is important not to over eat it. Complete proteins, which come from
animal products, soy, or quina, is the best protein because it has all nine
essential amino acids. According to the article, incomplete proteins can become
complete proteins by combining them. This is done by eating nuts and legumes, beans
and rice, peanut butter and toast, etc. Making incomplete proteins complete
occurs only when combining incomplete proteins within 24 hours of each other.
For more information about where and how to get enough complete proteins visit
the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s website.
The
value of carbohydrates
Everyone is a fan of protein. Proteins
have us feeling fuller longer, they help us build muscle mass, they give us
essential amino acids and hormones.
Confusion lies in how carbohydrates treat our bodies. All carbs are
sugar- it doesn't matter if it is honey, fruit, bread, or potatoes. This is why
carbs get a bad reputation. Nonetheless, carbs are the bodies fuel, and allow
us to perform at our best. According to the Fitday article, insulin moves sugar
into the cells to be utilized as energy. Complex carbs, that are found in whole
grains and whole wheat, are better than the simple carbs found in things like
candy or honey. This is because complex carbs are slow burning, do not spike
sugar levels, and keep us energized longer.
Everyone will need to consume a different
amount of carbs daily. RDA or carbs is based on weight and the calories needed
to be consumed each day. There are four calories received from a single gram of
carbs. The USDA recommends that 45 to 65 percent of our caloric intake should
come from carbohydrates. For someone on 2,000 calorie diet, 225 -325 grams of
carbohydrates are recommended by the USDA daily.
Carbs come from three main sources:
fruits, dairy products, starches and starchy vegetables. It is recommended by
the USDA that half or more should of consumed grains and starches should be
complex carbs. To learn simple ways of getting enough complex carbs into your
diet visit this website.
For most people, in order to have a
healthy metabolism to keep our bodies working efficiently and energetically- we
need to eat carbs and proteins. The dynamic duo is what will give us our
maximum energy. For the most effective workouts, eat complex carbs before
exercise. According to Fitday, “[carbs] will convert quickly to
energy, and give you the vigor you need to get through your workout. Eat simple
carbs, preferably fruit, after exercising, to raise your glycogen back to a
productive level.”
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