Carbohydrate is very essential because it
is the main source of fuel for our body. Appropriate intake of carbohydrate
will give us energy for daily routine and helps our brain to function normally.
Carbohydrates break down into its simplest form known as glucose. Actually,
there are a lot of foods containing carbohydrate such as bread, tortillas,
noodles, pasta and grains. However, not all foods that contain carbohydrate are
good for our health like sugar-sweetened beverages and pastries. Compared to
whole carbs (eg; legumes, potatoes and whole grain) which are unprocessed and
naturally healthy, these foods are heavily processed thus the natural fibers
were stripped out. Over consumption and uncontrolled intake of carbohydrate
will results in diabetes.
In
my opinion, the most nutrient we can find in our food is carbohydrates.
Macronutrients are the three ways the body gets energy or calories.
Macronutrients are essential for the proper functioning of the body, and large
amounts are required by the body. All macronutrients must be obtained through diet
because macronutrients cannot be produced by the body alone. Carbohydrates are
the main energy source we can find in our daily meals like rice, noodle, and
bread. Carbohydrates are named because they contain carbon, hydrogen, and
oxygen. Carbohydrates prevent the use of protein as a source of energy and
allow the metabolism of fat. As it affects mood and memory, the brains also
need the carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are classified as simple or complex. The
difference between the two forms is the chemical structure and the rate of
absorption and digestion of sugar. Simple carbs are usually digested and
ingested faster and easier than complex carbs. The example of simple
carbohydrates is monosaccharides with fructose (fruit) and galactose (a milk
product) and disaccharides with sucrose (table sugar), lactose (dairy product)
and maltose (vegetables). There are three or more sugars in complex
carbohydrates (polysaccharides). These are often called starchy foods, including
beans, peas, peanuts, potatoes, corn, parsnips, whole grain bread, and cereals.
All carbohydrates function as relatively fast sources of energy, simple carbs
causes energy bursts much faster than complex carbs due to the faster rate of
digestion and absorption. Simple carbs can contribute to blood sugar spikes and
high sugar levels, while more stable energy is given by complex carbs. We can
be incredibly good at the right type of carbs. We are not only important for
our wellbeing, but we also have a number of added benefits. For mental health,
carbohydrates may be essential. People on a high-fat, low-carb diet for a year
had more anxiety, depression, and anger than people on a low-fat, high-carb
diet. Scientists suspect that carbohydrates help with the production of
serotonin in the brain. It can cause problems not to get enough carbohydrates.
Without enough oil, the body does not get any power. Therefore, the central
nervous system struggles without adequate glucose, which can cause dizziness or
mental and physical fatigue. A glucose deficiency or low blood sugar is
referred to as hypoglycemia. To sum up, carbohydrates are the main source of
energy we need to consume every day to make our everyday living.
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