There seems to be a lot of misconception
today regarding carbohydrates. Although our bodies need
carbohydrates to survive, many of us are consuming the wrong types of
carbs.
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Simple Carbohydrates
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Complex Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates provide "fuel" for
our body. Once ingested, carbs turn to glucose. Glucose is
carried by insulin, secreted from the pancreas, and fed to the cells.
The body needs glucose for energy. Unfortunately, simple
carbohydrates (white refined sugar and flour) have no significant amounts
of nutrients. In fact, they rob the body of essential vitamins and
minerals. If too much sugar is consumed, the body will eventually be
forced to draw upon its own source of vitamins and minerals. Once
that source is depleted disease sets in.
Many of our so called food today has sugar
in it. It comes disguised in many forms and under many names: Sugar,
corn syrup, sucrose, etc. As a consumer you need to be very cautious
when it comes to shopping. Watch for those "hidden"
sugars. Read the labels. They are there for a good reason.
Simple carbohydrates break down very
quickly in the body. They will cause large amounts of insulin to be
released into the bloodstream. Blood sugar levels are elevated very
quickly.
Many people get shaky during the day.
This is mainly because they skip meals and then eat the wrong kind of
food. How many of you drink a pop or eat a candy bar when you feel
like this? You get a quick sugar high and then your blood sugar
level plummets. This roller coaster ride can become a very vicious
cycle. Over a period of time, left unattended, it can lead to major
health problems.
Many times, adult onset diabetes is a
result of poor nutritional choices growing up. Many diabetics are
overweight. They consume far too many simple carbohydrates.
They need to eat more simple carbs to feel full.
Complex carbohydrates break down slowly in
your body, helping to maintain a normal blood sugar level. Complex
carbs are found in nuts, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. They
make you feel fuller and thus a person does not have to eat as much.
Overweight people need to eat more complex carbohydrates.
A little homework is needed to find what
foods have complex carbohydrates in them. It is worth the effort
though. Simple carbs rob your body. Complex carbs nourish your
body with essential vitamins and minerals. You need to eat complex
carbohydrates everyday. If you are used to eating a lot of white
sugar and flour, this will take some getting used to. You will feel
better after consuming complex carbs. Health and vitality will
return in you life and your pancreas will love you for it.
Diabetics and hypoglycemics alike need to
watch their carbohydrate intake. They need to read the labels.
Don't just look for products that do not have sugar in them. Look
for products with a lower carbohydrate content. That is the key to
sustaining normal blood sugar levels.
I firmly believe diabetes can be controlled
through diet and exercise. Many diabetics eat wrong. They are
still eating sugar, drinking alcohol, and making poor nutritional choices.
Some of them offset their increased sugar levels with more insulin.
This is only worsening their condition.
Hypoglycemics need foods which will raise
their blood sugar level. Many people with low blood sugar problems
will not eat breakfast and wait long periods of time between meals.
Then when they get hungry they eat something sweet which raises their
blood sugar level for a short period of time. Soon they crash and
the cycle begins over again.
Hypoglycemics need to find foods containing
complex carbohydrates. This is the secret to effectively managing
blood sugar problems in the body.
Remember: Read the food labels.
Look for food without processed white sugar and enriched flours.
Find foods with a low carbohydrate level.
Fruit and some vegetables contain high
levels of natural complex carbs. Diabetics and hypoglycemics also
need to be aware of this. Even though most fruits and vegetables are
healthy foods, they can still raise the blood sugar levels too high.
Another example is corn, pasta, and potatoes. They are rich in carbs
causing blood sugar levels to soar at times.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure." Be a smart shopper and increase your quality of
living. Learn how to distinguish between simple and complex
carbohydrates and how they affect your body. The results will be
increased health and peace of mind.
"A
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