If I collected a dime for each time Ive seen or heard the word carbohydrate – or picked up a book on the subject, for that matter – Id be a wealthy woman. And of course weve all heard the buzzwords: simple carb; complex carb; high carb; low carb; no carb. But do we really know what a carbohydrate is? And are carbs really as bad and fattening as were told they are?
In this article, Ill make my best attempt to unveil the mystery of the carbohydrate – and why its gotten such a bad rap. After all, its the molecule both scientists and nutritionists know is the main source of the bodys energy.
Basic Chemistry:
First the boring stuff. The basic chemistry of a carbohydrate. Ill keep it brief: Carbohydrates contain a carbon atom attached to water molecules. This is important because its the structure and size of a carbohydrate which influences the speed by which its converted into glucose (sugar) and then into energy.
Why Are Carbs Useful?
Before we take a look at the different sizes of carbohydrates, lets look at why they are useful to us. Aside from supplying the bodys energy, carbs are also useful for the proper functioning of...
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