This old chestnut! Carbs aren’t the enemy, they are one of the key macronutrients in your every day healthy eating plan. Consider the type you are eating…..avoid the sugary sweet ones… Wholegrains, fruit and veg all give you energy (the first choice of fuel for the body) and also include many vital vitamins.
Here are more reasons to eat them:
Brain power – your brain needs glucose (which it gets from carbs) to help it run properly. Low carb diets can leave you feeling a bit out of sorts – because your brain is struggling to think straight!
Carbs you need to eat such as whole grains, vegetables & fruits also contain fibre – which keeps you feeling full and encourage your body to eliminate waste (without bloating)
Happiness in carbs – most carbs contain tryptophan (and therefore Serotonin – referred to as the happy hormone). Eating foods rich in trptophan also help you sleep well (warm milk, turkey sandwich – both suggested for people struggling to sleep).
Good for your heart function and lowering cholesterol.
And if that’s not enough – they taste good too! Who wants chilli without rice or potato?
Eat your carbs – but choose wisely and watch your portion sizes!