Carbohydrates Are Not Inherently Bad, but Your Individual Tolerance May Vary.
The reputation of carbohydrates is very similar to the character of “Game of Thrones”: first they are good, then evil, then confirmed, then the devil. Let’s clear up some of the confusion.
I’ve been to blame for the demonization of carbohydrates in the past. In fact, I spent about three years on aketogenic diet with no carbohydrates. But I was wrong.
Bestselling author and fitness expert Adam Bornstein explains that poor diet is one of the main reasons carbohydrates are often demonized. Many people cut out carbohydrates in their diets and then quickly lose weight due to depletion of their body’s glycogen stores.
However, this is not true long-term progress. In fact, eliminating carbohydrates altogether is usually impractical. Once you re-incorporate carbs into your diet, you will regain weight, and replenishing glycogen stores can lead to bloating and / or feeling unwell. The natural conclusion that most people come to is that carbohydrates are bad.
This confusion is compounded by the fact that carbohydrate “tolerance” varies from person to person at the physiological level. This tolerance depends on everything from insulin sensitivity, as Adam explains, to genetic polymorphism .
In fact, carbohydrates are not bad at all. In fact, if you have the right exercise regimen, they can help you maintain high energy levels. Of course, some people may be better off with more carbs and some with less. Here’s what you need to figure out for your diet to be successful: Where are you on this spectrum?
I highly recommend reading Adam’s detailed explanation at the link below for a more detailed look at carbs, how they affect your body, and how to determine which type of carbohydrate intake is best for you.
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