Say Yes To Carbs

By Live Healthy Africa Reporter

A lot of weight loss diets and strategies have been promoting the notion that if you eat fewer carbohydrates you will lose weight faster. The low-carb and no-carb diets have actually proved to be popular with many people. However, when they return to eating carbohydrates most people find that the kilos pile up again, and fast. The greater danger is that in fact most people trying to eliminate or restrict carbohydrates stop eating even the good carbohydrates found in fruit, vegetables and whole grains. This is only detrimental to long-term weight loss and overall good health.

 Here are five reasons to eat carbs and a few ideas on what carbs to load up on!

For Energy

One big reason why you should eat carbohydrates is because they are a major source of energy. The body converts most carbohydrates into glucose which is then used to fuel  basic activities like breathing and complex ones like the brain and muscles.  

To curb diseases
Carbohydrates found in vegetables, potatoes, wholegrain and other starchy foods are a good source of fibre which promotes good bowel health, reduces the risk of constipation, and reduce cholesterol levels.  

It can prevent weight gain

Another bonus for eating carbohydrates, that have lots of fibre, is it reduces one’s likelihood of eating a lot of food because it keeps you fuller for longer. This was found to be the case by a team of researchers at Brigham Young University in the US who observed the eating habits of middle-aged women for nearly two years.  The researchers found that women who increased their fiber intake generally lost weight. All in all, aim for a balanced diet!