The word "diet" is often used among women. An ideal figure is what they are ready to give up their favorite foods and drinks for. Most of all they are scared by products that contain carbohydrates.
Does the human body need carbohydrates?Definitely needed. And it is contraindicated to completely exclude them from the diet, as they give 50% - 60% of the total amount of energy, which ensures the work of all organs and systems of the human body. Only excessive consumption of carbohydrate products can cause metabolic disorders and cause overweight.
Carbohydrates: simple and complex
The main difference between simple and complex carbohydrates is the speed with which the body metabolizes them. Simple carbohydrates break down quickly, complex carbohydrates take longer, they enter the bloodstream gradually, do not remain in reserve, and especially do not harm the figure.
What are carbohydrates?
A very important element for the body is glucose, which is the main
source of energy. It is especially necessary for the brain. That is why during intense mental work it is recommended to use dark chocolate. There is a lot of glucose in bananas, cherries, raspberries, grapes, plums, carrots, pumpkins and cabbage.
Products that contain small amounts of carbohydrates:
- Vegetables. Cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, lettuce and fresh mushrooms contain less than 5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g of product. In cabbage, pumpkin, zucchini - from 5g to 10g. As for potatoes and beets, you need not to overdo it, since they contain 11 g - 20 g of this component. At the same time, potatoes are a supplier of starch, and this is 80% of all necessary carbohydrates.
- Fruits. The smallest amount of carbohydrates in lemons is 3 g. Oranges, watermelons, tangerines, apricots containing 5g to 10g follow the ascending order. Apples, grapes, fruit juices have more than 10 g (and this is already a high indicator).
- Milk. During a diet, it is better to limit yourself to low-fat dairy products. In milk, kefir, sour cream and cottage cheese about 5 g of carbohydrates. But in those that contain sugar - up to 20 g.
- Seafood. Dietary are sea kale and shellfish. They have a little fat and up to 3 g of carbohydrates.
- What else contains carbohydrates in a small amount is in meat and meat products.
What carbohydrates are not dangerous for the figure?
What contains a lot of carbohydrates that can be called "harmful"? These are confectionery and flour products (this does not include whole grain bread), sugar. If for breakfast you are used to drinking sweet coffee with cookies - the body does not have vitamins at all, but there are a lot of carbohydrates that are quickly absorbed in the blood, but also soon you will feel hungry. What are โhealthyโ carbohydrates? These are berries, fruits (fresh and dried), milk, honey, grains. Just porridge is digested slowly and can support human energy throughout the day.
Nutrition - a great figure
In order to look beautiful, it is not necessary to torment yourself with diets. Eating well will keep you fit. The main thing is to approach this issue wisely: to study what carbohydrates are contained, what they are (harmful or useful) and in what quantity. Combine cooking products and improvise in the kitchen. Then food will bring not only benefits, but also pleasure.