There are many types of food. When exercising, food control also has a great impact on our fitness. Different types of food have different benefits and effects on fitness. We are more familiar with carbohydrates and know that they have a greater impact on fitness. So what are carbohydrate foods? Are carbs good or bad for fitness?
What are carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates, as the name suggests, are actually foods composed of three elements: carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. They are the most basic nutrients for the human body. Food is generally divided into two categories: effective carbohydrates that can be absorbed by the human body, such as monosaccharides, polysaccharides, and disaccharides, and ineffective carbohydrates that the human body cannot digest. However, these compounds are extremely important to the body and are also important for the body. Necessary substances. Carbohydrates can be said to be the energy source for all living organisms to maintain activities. They are very important to our bodies. They are not only a nutrient, but also have very special physiological properties.
What foods are carbohydrates?
There are many types of carbohydrates. The foods in our lives contain more or less carbohydrates, but their main components are: glucose, sucrose, starch and cellulose, so the rice we usually eat , whole grains, potatoes and other starch-rich foods contain a lot of carbohydrates, and some vegetables, fruits, and dairy products also contain carbohydrates. In addition, the carbonated drinks we usually drink also contain a lot of carbohydrates, and the carbohydrates in carbonated drinks are difficult for the human body to absorb and will cause a certain burden on the body.
Are carbohydrates good for the human body?
Carbohydrates are the basic source of energy for the human body, so they are very important to the human body. However, we must also pay attention to controlling the intake of carbohydrates. If we consume too many ineffective carbohydrates, the human body cannot absorb them, which will harm the body. The burden will cause us to accumulate carbohydrates and easily lead to obesity, so we must pay attention to controlling the intake of staple foods, and try to reduce the consumption of some foods with high sugar content, and drink less carbonated drinks.
The above is an explanation of what carbohydrates are, and an introduction to whether carbohydrates have a greater impact on the human body or have more benefits. Everything must be compromised, so the intake of carbohydrates must also be controlled.