high carbs vs. low carbs: which is better?
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High Carbs vs. Low Carbs: Which is Better?
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Carbohydrates
• Carbohydrates are the principle source of
energy for your body
• Carbohydrates have a protein sparing role
• Helps with fat metabolism
• Both high and low carbs diets are
instrumental in losing weight, thus leaving
you healthy and fit
How much do we need?
• Human body demands a minimum amount
of carbohydrates to function properly
• Each gram of carbohydrates provides 4
calories
• Our body needs around 35-50% of calories
from carbohydrates
• Anything lower than that is not going to fuel
the body adequately
Different types of carbohydrates
• Sugar
• Simple carb which can be digested
effortlessly
• Include foods like candy jellies, soda, cake
and fruits
• Starch
• Complex carbs which take longer to digest
• Includes foods like noodles, breads, grains,
pasta and vegetables
What is a high carb diet?
• Comprised of wholegrains, fruits, vegetables
which provide adequate fibre and water content
• Great provider of vitamins A & C, folate,
carotene, calcium, iron and magnesium
• Helps to achieve a low BMI (Body Mass Index) if
eating the right types
• Fibre is important to keep the gut clean, lower
cholesterol and aid in weight loss
What is a low carb diet?
• Believed to have lesser amount of calories
• Primary reason why they form a part of
numerous weight loss programmes
(example: Atkins Diet and Zone Diet)
• Low carb diets are comprised of meat, fish,
eggs, vegetables, nuts, seeds, high-fat dairy,
healthy oils and some tubers
• Helps in retaining body mass and muscle
strength
Which diet wins?
• Best suited diet depends solely on your
lifestyle, body and food preferences
• Low carb diets are popular to avoid over-
consumption of breads, rice and pasta
• It is important to remember that High carb
diet comprising of fruits, vegetables and
other wholegrains have important roles in
our diet
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