Complex carbs vs simple carbs

Carbohydrates often get a bad reputation and there’s a lot of confusion about good carbs vs bad carbs and what we should be eating, especially if weight loss is the goal. First up, what are carbohydrates and why do we need them? According to registered nutritionist Kirsten Oddy (opens in new tab) , carbohydrates (carbs) are a type of macronutrient, alongside protein and fats, found in a variety of foods and drinks. “We have three main types of carbs: fiber, starches and sugars,” she explains. “Fiber and starches are complex carbs, whereas sugars are simple carbs. Complex carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of energy and help to fuel our nervous system, our muscles and organs. Simple carbohydrates, on the other hand, are digested much quicker and send immediate bursts of glucose (energy) into the bloodstream, often with little nutritional value.” While low-carb diets are popular for weight loss, eliminating all carbohydrates can leave you low on … [Read more...] about Good carbs vs bad carbs: What you need to know

By definition, a low fat diet is one that contains less than 30% of total calories from fat, while some ultra-low fat diets contain less than 15%. At a glance, cutting down on your dietary fat can seem like a good idea. But the science surrounding low fat diets is getting increasingly complicated. The advice has changed over the years. Low fat diets were heavily promoted for decades and many were told to reduce their fat intake from foods such as butter, eggs, red meat and cheese to avoid cardiovascular disease , weight gain and high cholesterol levels. However, recent scientific studies suggest that the relationship between dietary fats and our health may not be as straight-forward. Indeed, our bodies may need certain types of fat to function properly. To help cut through the confusion, we looked into current evidence surrounding low fat diets and talked to several nutrition experts. Are there any benefits of a low fat diet? When done right, low fat diets … [Read more...] about Low fat diet: what are the pros and cons?

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