This paper makes the case for the benefits of low glycemic index diets over higher protein diets. Both strategies are associated with lower postprandial glycemia and both are commonly labelled as 'low glycemic load' but the long-term health effects are likely to be different. There is now a ...
Sugar still remains as one of the most misunderstood part of our diet. On one hand it provides vital energy for healthy body function and fuels the brain, on the other hand it often contributes to calorie excesses and weight gain. Excess sugar poses serious risks to health. Here we look a...
Individuals with impaired gut health– When you eat a very low carbohydrate diet, your intake of soluble fiber and resistant starches (prebiotics) will probably be low since these fibers and starches are found in foods containing moderate to high amounts of carbohydrates. And without these probioti...
"Sugar" is not bad for health, and starches do not have always bad effects on blood glucose and lipids. So, it is not right to say that carbohydrates only have bad effects on our body. The digestion of a particular carbohydrate depends upon the complexity of the carb's molecular ...
One of the top 5 unresolved health problems worldwide is lack of energy and fatigue. Not all carbs will deliver the same amount or the same kind of energy however. Raised awareness has led consumers to looking for ways to get through the day and improve their daily performance. Let them ...
Theory Says Saturated Fat Is Innocent of Health Crimes November 19, 2021 It’s a mystery that has confounded nutrition scientists.People who have high levels of cholesterol in their blood — especially LDL cholesterol, a.k.a. the “bad” kind — are at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease...
Carbohydrates are often seen as a villain of healthy eating, but they're actually an important part of children's diets in particular. Read about the different types of carbohydrates and why carbohydrates are necessary for health.
Carbohydrates often get a bad reputation these days as many seem to view them as the source of their excess fat. While consuming too much carbs will eventually lead to you gaining weight, carbs are also the main energy source that fuels fighters during theirmartial arts classes, training sessio...
Dietary carbohydrates have been demonized for presumed negative effects on health. However, Liu et al. (2018) identify new pathways for conversion of glucose into acetate that consume reactive oxygen species. A study relating human carbohydrate consumption to all-cause mortality also suggests that mode...
1. Promote Heart Health Carbohydrates can help support heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.Soluble fiber, in particular, has been shown todecrease levels of total and “bad”LDL cholesterol, both of which are major risk factors for cardiovascular events. ...