Posts Tagged ‘Carbohydrates’

The consumption of carbohydrates, or the lack thereof, has been the focal point of many diets over the last several years. Certainly, fast results can be noted for those who nearly rid their diets of carbohydrates completely and follow a strict dietary regimen. If this particular diet isn’t followed consistently, however, the weight is quickly regained and the cycle must begin anew.

Carbohydrates are one of the three essential macronutrients, and are vital to maintaining your body’s health and nutrition. Red blood cells get all of their energy from carbohydrates, which is the body’s main carrier of oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Additionally, carbohydrates fuel our brains and central nervous system, and are of paramount importance for neonatal development.

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Our true wealth is our health. Isn’t it worth your time bring it into peak condition and maintain it? Diet fitness is all about an accurate mix of diet and an appropriate fitness program.

This basically includes three levels of consideration:

1. Balance-A balanced diet must contain carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamin, mineral salts and fiber in well proportionate quantity. Carbohydrates are the source of energy so these play an important role in balanced diet. Intentional inclusion of all foods from fruits to vegetables and meats to grains.

2. Moderation- portion control, small quantity at regular intervals. I had to laugh when I heard the results of a 5-year study costing millions of dollars the government ran to find out why the population of the US is getting heavier. The results…they determined we eat larger quantities! ‘Super Size it!’

3. Variation – wide variety in foods,means higher chances of complete nutrition. And variety in your workout routine means a greater chance of sustaining it.