Recently carbs have been getting a bad rap, once consumed they turn into sugar that slows you down and fattens you up, and leads to diabetes and other diseases. Yes, I am talking about refined white bread, white rice, chips and crackers that have been bleached, ground and stripped of nutrients. These are the ones to avoid. But carbs are our best fuel. We should be consuming mostly whole grains like whole-wheat pasta, whole rye bread, quinoa, oatmeal, brown rice, barley etc. which undergo minimal processing and retain almost all of their nutrients.
The key is making sure a full sixth of your daily intake comes from whole grains, which amounts to approximately a bowl of oatmeal and a wholewheat sandwich. Don't forget that fruits and vegetables are also great sources of carbs and also include fiber.
Don't forget carbs are the body's best fuel source, crucial to brain, muscle and digestive health and key to lowering the risk of heart disease.
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