Top Fitness Model Obi Obadike on consuming carbs
Don’t be afraid of carbs as it is good for you. There is no way you can truly function energy wise throughout the day without it. The trick is to make sure you don’t over-consume it. Just make sure you attain the majority of your carbs during breakfast and lunch time. That should be adequate enough to help you through your fitness goals.
Now let’s talk about good carbs and bad carbs and how they can help you function in a healthy way. Good carbs has the following characteristics: They are high in fiber which helps you stay full longer and allows you to sustain energy; it has lower cholesterol levels whic helps to remove toxins from the body; It also has a greater thermic effect which naturally stimulates metabolism and promotes fat loss; It also has low energy density which provides sustained energy, promotes weight loss and long term weight maintenance; and lastly the low glycemic index stabilizes blood sugar levels and insulin production.
Most popular and successful diet plans incorporate good carbs into their eating plans because they are effective at lowering insulin production and stabilizing blood sugar levels. Good carbs makes you more fuller and prevents you from overeating. The good carbs food types are the following: Whole vegetables, whole fruits, beans legumes, nuts, seeds and whole cereal grains. Some of the bad carbs are baked goods, white breads, pastas, snack foods, sugary candies and any non soda diet drinks.
These bad carbs are harmful because honestly the human body really has a problem processing these foods well. Large amounts of bad carbs leads to the following things for your health. It leads to obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, etc. Consuming good carbs on a consistent basis will do the following for you: You will be healthier and fitter; You will lose excess body-fat and you will have more energy throughout the day. Good carbs should always be incorporated into any weight-loss diet as it key to your success and long term health.
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