1 \u2013 The three main macronutrients required by the healthy working of the human body are proteins , fats and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are beneficial for the body. They are the source of immediate energy required by the body to perform numerous physical and mental activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 \u2013 Carbohydrates are divided into two categories: simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 \u2013 Complex Carbohydrates:- Bananas , barley , beans , biscuits , brown rice , cakes , chickpeas , lentils , nuts , oats , pizza , potatoes , most vegetables , bread , flour , pasta , rice , wholegrain cereals , yams\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4 \u2013 Simple Carbohydrates:- Biscuits , cakes , chocolate , fruits , honey , jam , soft drinks , sweets and candy bars , sugar\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5 \u2013 Carbohydrates play a major role in promoting your health and ensure overall fitness. They form a major part of your food and help a great deal in building strength in the body by way of generating energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6 \u2013 When consumed, carbohydrates provide us with our main source of energy for background bodily functions , which include keeping organs running properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7 \u2013 Help to regulate levels of blood sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8 \u2013 Avoid the use of protein for energy purposes (as it is required for other important bodily functions , like growth and repair).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9 \u2013 Achieve a feeling of fullness , which can help to avoid over-eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 \u2013 Help to prevent constipation , as well as fight against cancer and heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11 \u2013 Many carbohydrates provide the body with phytonutrients that are essential for our health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12 \u2013 Sufficient availability of carbohydrates in the body makes glucose available for providing energy , thus preventing the breakdown of muscle tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13 \u2013 The most important benefit of carbohydrates is that they provide instant energy to the body in form of glucose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14 \u2013 Carbohydrates help to insure that our cells get the energy they need to perform well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n