Nutritional Challenge Day 26
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Consuming too many foods that are low in dietary fiber and essential nutrients, but high in sugar and unhealthy fats, puts individuals at greater risk for chronic health problems. However, according to an article published in the October 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, a diet high in carbohydrates is not necessarily bad for you. The starch and sugars in carbohydrates provide the body with a source of energy. Naturally, carbohydrates high in fiber and rich in nutrients are better for you. Carbohydrates are the refined, highly processed carbohydrates from which most of the nutrients and fiber have been removed. White flour and refined sugar contained in many processed foods are primary examples of bad carbohydrates. The body has trouble processing these foods, and therefore, they do not digest well. Simple starches and sugars throw off insulin production, causing fluctuations in blood glucose levels. Most foods that contain bad carbohydrates provide empty calories with little or no nutritional value. As a result, the body stores these extra calories in the cells as fat.
Nutritional Challenge Day 26:
No Processed Carbs Today!
Consuming too many foods that are low in dietary fiber and essential nutrients, but high in sugar and unhealthy fats, puts individuals at greater risk for chronic health problems. However, according to an article published in the October 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, a diet high in carbohydrates is not necessarily bad for you. The starch and sugars in carbohydrates provide the body with a source of energy. Naturally, carbohydrates high in fiber and rich in nutrients are better for you. Carbohydrates are the refined, highly processed carbohydrates from which most of the nutrients and fiber have been removed. White flour and refined sugar contained in many processed foods are primary examples of bad carbohydrates. The body has trouble processing these foods, and therefore, they do not digest well. Simple starches and sugars throw off insulin production, causing fluctuations in blood glucose levels. Most foods that contain bad carbohydrates provide empty calories with little or no nutritional value. As a result, the body stores these extra calories in the cells as fat.
Nutritional Challenge Day 26:
No Processed Carbs Today!
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