FitnessNutrition - Understanding Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates, commonly known as sugar, are also one of the three essential nutrients for the human body.
But this sugar is not the same concept as the sweet sugar we usually eat, but refers to a nutrient needed by the human body. To express the difference, it is better to call it carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates in nutrition terms include monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides, oligosaccharides, and dietary fiber.
Function:
1.Main energy source (fuel to support our fitness activities)
2.In addition to providing heat to the human body, it also participates in various metabolic activities of human cells and is an important substance that constitutes the body. In the process of metabolism, carbohydrates also have anti-ketogenic and detoxifying effects. They can also prevent the body from excessive consumption of protein as heat energy, which is beneficial to the unique physiological functions of protein.
Although we can also use protein and fat as energy sources, the simplest and cleanest energy source is carbohydrates.
Compared with protein and fat, carbohydrates areThe internal reserve is very small, accounting for only about 2% of the total body weight. The amount of carbohydrates consumed by the human body every day is much larger than the amount stored in the body, so regular supply must be ensured. This is also a nutritional characteristic of carbohydrates. Because carbohydrates provide heat energy to the human body, and they mainly come from food
When you eat grains, vegetables, beans, and fruits, you will consume carbohydrates to provide your body with a steady stream of energy and motivation.
Carbohydrates are the most basic source of energy for the human body. Therefore, the intake of carbohydrates is necessary and should be the highest proportion of all foods. However, how to consume carbohydrates is very particular and must be chosen.
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