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The Good And Bad Of Carbohydrates

September 11, 2024

The Good And Bad Of Carbohydrates
The Good And Bad Of Carbohydrates

According to Iowa State University Carbohydrates provide fuel for the central nervous system and energy for working muscles. They also prevent protein from being used as an energy source and enable fat metabolism.

The Good And Bad Of Carbohydrates
Simple Carbohydrates

The Bad: Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk products.

The Good And Bad Of Carbohydrates
Complex Carbohydrates

The Good: carbohydrates are one of the basic food groups that are important to a healthy diet.

The Good And Bad Of Carbohydrates
Carbs in nuts and seeds
Grams Of Carbohydrates In Each Serving Size Of Common Sweets Brownie, 2-inch square (about 1 oz.), 15 gramsCake, unfrosted 2-inch square (about 1 oz.), 15 gramsCookie or sandwich cookie, 2 small (about 2/3 oz.), 15 gramsFruit juice bars, frozen, 100% juice, 1 bar (3 oz.), 15 gramsIce cream, 1/2 cup, 15 gramsPudding, sugar-free, 1/2 cup, 15 gramsCake, frosted 2-inch square (about 2 oz.), 30 gramsDoughnut, glazed 1 medium (2 oz.), 30 gramsPumpkin, custard, or sweet potato pie, 1/8 of an 8-inch pie, 30 gramsBaklava 2- x 3-inch piece, 45 gramsFlan (caramel custard), 1 cup, 45 gramsFruit pie, 2 crusts, 1/6 of an 8-inch pie, 45 gramsRice pudding, 1/2 cup, 45 grams.
The Good And Bad Of Carbohydrates
The result of excessive simple Carbohydrates

The Bad: All macronutrients must be obtained through diet; the body cannot produce macronutrients on its own.

The Good And Bad Of Carbohydrates
Eat healthy Carbohydrates while pregnant

The Good:  Carbohydrates are macronutrients, meaning they are one of the three main ways (carbohydrates, protein and fats) the body obtains energy, or calories.  They are necessary to daily nutrition. The Bad: Carb intake for most people should be between 45% and 65% of total calories. One gram of carbohydrates equals about 4 calories, so a diet of 1,800 calories per day would equal about 202 grams on the low end and 292 grams of carbs on the high end. 

The Good:are the body’s main source of energy. 

The Bad: diabetes should not eat more than 200 grams of carbs per day, while pregnant women need at least 175 grams.

© Copyright – Hector Sectzer



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