Your body needs carbohydrates<\/strong><\/p>\nThe truth is that sugar broken down from carbohydrates is one of the body’s most important fuel sources. It’s readily accessible by most organs and tissues, available in large quantities and a preferred fuel for the brain and muscles. Everyone is different and no one diet is right for everyone.\u00a0 Be weary of anyone that promotes only one diet regardless of person or condition.<\/p>\n
Understanding the sources of carbohydrates is the key to carbohydrate recommendations and a balanced diet.\u00a0 Sugar is often thought to be only the white, granular substance that you add to cakes, coffees and teas.\u00a0 Sugar is also found in pasta, rice, breads as well as vegetables and fruits.<\/p>\n
Essentially all fruits and vegetables would be classified as bad, if sugar were bad.\u00a0 General claims that sugar produces disease will create more harm than good.\u00a0 Healthcare professionals need to be more specific and differentiate good and bad carbohydrates.<\/p>\n
High glycemic index carbohydrates like soda, chocolate and cake will enter the bloodstream rapidly and cause blood sugar levels to significantly spike.\u00a0 This spike in blood sugar is known to elevate insulin, stress hormones and the inflammatory process that is known to produce disease in the body.<\/p>\n
Berries, apples and nearly every vegetable are better sources of carbohydrates because they take longer to digest; reducing the time it takes for blood sugar levels to increase.<\/p>\n
A food’s ranking on the glycemic index doesn’t solely indicate whether it’s a good or bad choice. As a general rule of thumb, whole foods\u2014such as vegetables\u2014are superior to processed, commercialized carbohydrates regardless of where the items fall on the glycemic index.<\/p>\n
You don’t need the glycemic index to make wise choices. Just eat the majority of your calories from whole foods: meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, dairy, and nuts. This will automatically eliminate junk foods and will provide a diet that is rich in vitamins, minerals and other healthful nutrients.<\/p>\n
Can I eat junk food and exercise?<\/strong><\/p>\nDiet is always important regardless of physical activity levels.\u00a0 One cannot exercise into a good diet.\u00a0 Eating highly processed, high glycemic index foods will directly inhibit the results being sought by exercise.\u00a0 Consuming whole foods will enable one to exercise longer, more efficient and allow one to recover faster.<\/p>\n
The key to health is selecting the best carbohydrates. Eliminate items that are stored in a can or a box and seek out fresh produce, lean meats and consume a variety of nuts such as walnuts, almonds and pecans.<\/p>\n
Dr. Cory Couillard is an international healthcare speaker and columnist for numerous newspapers, magazines, websites and publications throughout the world. He works in collaboration with the World Health Organization’s goals of disease prevention and global healthcare education. Views do not necessarily reflect endorsement.<\/strong><\/p>\nEmail: drcorycouillard@gmail.com
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