Carbohydrates - An Important Source Of Energy

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Nutrition in the form of CarbsCarbs are often referred to as

simple or complex. Simple are a form of sugar and complex

come from starchy foods. Complex carbs are broken down into

two types refined and unrefined - both are a good source of

energy. Confused - well let's break it down a bit!

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Nutrition in the form of CarbsCarbs are often referred to as

simple or complex. Simple are a form of sugar and complex come

from starchy foods. Complex carbs are broken down into two types

refined and unrefined - both are a good source of energy.

Confused - well let's break it down a bit!

Benefits Of Carbs - The Scientific Bit:

* Carbs are converted to glucose for immediate energy and

glycogen for reserve energy

* They are the main source of energy for all body functions and

muscular exertion

* The brain and nervous system rely purely upon glucose produced

from carbs

* Carbs have the capacity to hold 3 times their body weight of

water

* Complex unrefined carbs are a great source of vitamins and

minerals

* The unrefined part of carbohydrates provide us with roughage

which aids digestion

Now that must energise you!

Things You Need To Know

To understand the type of energy we get from carbs, think of a

marathon runner. Long, continued, steady running able to keep

going for many hours - that is the type of energy you get from

carbs.

* Simple Carbs are a form of sugar such as: fructose, sucrose

and lactose. They are found in table sugar, fruits, sweets, jams,

energy drinks, soft drinks and milk. You will often see these

listed on the nutritional label on the back of food products.

They will give you a burst of energy.

* Complex Carbs come from starchy foods, of which there are two

types, refined and unrefined. They are found in wheat, bread,

pasta, oats, corn, barley, potatoes, rice, beans, peas, lentils,

chick peas and vegetables. Complex carbs are needed for sustained

energy and to keep blood glucose levels steady.

* Refined carbs have the outer husk or skin removed and are

stripped of their nutrients. They provide energy, however this is

released quickly through the system. Examples would be white

rice, white bread, white pasta, potatoes with skin removed, Easy

to consume in large quantities.

* Unrefined carbs are complete with the outer husk and skin.

They are a good source of vitamins, minerals and fibre and

release energy slowly. Examples would be: brown rice, wholemeal

bread, wholemeal pasta, potatoes with skins, beans, lentils,

pulses and vegetables. Hard to consume in large quantities. These

are the best type of carbs to consume

* Mixture of Simple and Complex - biscuits, cakes, pastries,

sugary breakfast cereal. Use these as treat foods.

Choosing The Right Carbs!

* Complex unrefined carbs are the best choice as these contain

nutrients in the form of vitamins and minerals. They are a good

source fibre and slow release energy.

* Avoid simple carbs such as dried fruits, pure fruit juice (if

drunk should always be diluted50/50 with water), sugar.

* Cakes, biscuits, sweets, chocolates etc should be eaten as a

treat only

* Eat your five a day fruit and veg. Try to limit fruit to 2

portions as it contains natural sugar but eat as much vegetables

as you like.

* Did you know that a portion of vegetables is about 3

tablespoons of broad beans or 3 florets of broccoli and a portion

of fruit is a medium sized apple or pear or a small banana

Daily Recommended Amount Of Carbohydrates

* Carbohydrates should make up approx 60-65% of our daily intake

of food made up of vegetables, pulses, rice and grains.

* Make sure you include at least 5 portions of fruit and

vegetables into your diet daily, ideally more if possible

* As a rule of thumb carbs should take up 2/3rds of your plate

and much of this should be vegetables Over time plates have

become very large so a good example would be a dessert plate.

GI or GL foods contain a good source of carbs. These foods are

unrefined and release energy slowly.

Fullick - Nutritional Therapist

Tip Of The Day

Introduce one portion of non-wheat unrefined carbs to your food

today. Over time try to replace all refined foods with unrefined

and over a short time you will notice a complete difference to

your energy levels.

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