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What is SO BAD about a high-carb diet?

Carbohydrates are no doubt good for the health. In fact, according to the guideline of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it is recommended that carbohydrates should represent 45 to 65% of your total daily calories. But it becomes a problem when you consume too many carbohydrates in a short amount of time. If you’re overdoing pasta, bread, rice, chips, and other high-carb foods, you are at risk of suffering some health consequences which we shall be discussing below.

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Read more about the article Why your sugar consumption should not exceed 10-20% of your carbohydrate calories- Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Why your sugar consumption should not exceed 10-20% of your carbohydrate calories- Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Why your sugar consumption should not exceed 10% of your carbohydrate calories- Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor Sugars are commonly seen in many natural foods and drinks as simple carbohydrates. Healthful foods such as fruits, vegetables, and dairy products contain sugars, which gives them a sweeter taste. It is important for you to include these foods in your diet as they also offer a range of nutrients that gives valuable health benefits. However, a lot of food manufacturers tend to add sugar to foods such as cereals, cake, and some beverages and drinks. These added sugars or free sugars are implicated in many health problems, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Unlike the natural sugars found in foods and drinks, added sugars offer no nutritional value. Besides, the body digests them very quickly and they are a poor energy source. Carbohydrates are the preferred energy source for the body, and roughly half of your daily calorie intake should come from these carbohydrate-rich foods. How much sugar is too much?

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What are the Best Sources of Carbohydrates? – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Right from your elementary education, you must have learned about carbohydrates to be an essential component of your diet. In fact, they are one of the main nutrients your body needs, along with fats and protein. What are carbohydrates? In simple terms, carbohydrates are biomolecules consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. They provide THE energy needed for our bodies to work optimally. When you eat a food that is rich in carbohydrates, your body breaks it down into glucose- which is the primary fuel that circulates in our blood and serves as fuel for the brain. Functions of Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are important for the following functions: • They supply the body with energy • They form a key part of some connective tissues • The fiber content in carbohydrates helps to lower blood cholesterol • They help to retain protein so it can be used to repair and build • They help to prevent the degradation of skeletal muscles Best sources of carbohydrates

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Why cutting carbohydrates out completely is a bad idea – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

A lot of people tend to cut out foods containing carbohydrates just to reduce their weight. However, many do not consider the short-term and long-term consequences of such actions. If you’re one of the people cutting carbs out completely to lose weight, this article will show you the many side effects of your actions. What are carbohydrates and what do they do? Carbohydrates are sugar molecules that can be broken down to release glucose needed by the body to make energy. This macromolecule includes starches, fiber, and sugars that can be found in various foods, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products, and legumes. Your body uses carbohydrates as its major source of energy. Although the body can also use fat and protein to make fuel, the process is quite long and less efficient.

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How to take back control of Your blood sugar levels? – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

The digestion of carbohydrates and other foods yield sugar which is carried in form of glucose through the blood stream to body cells. This glucose serves as a source of…

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