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FUNCTIONS OF CARBOHYDRATES

FUNCTIONS OF CARBOHYDRATES Functions of Carbohydrates Carbohydrates  have the simplest function compared to other macronutrients such as proteins and fat.  Carbohydrates , unlike proteins  and fats, are  not  essential for the body. This means that you can survive without eating carbohydrates. Ironically, most people eat mainly carbohydrates, and to lesser extent proteins and fats. Energy Supplier The most important function of carbohydrates is to provide enough source energy to the body. Just like protein, carbohydrates provide  4 kcal per gram . A plate of porridge (50 grams of brinta) contains 35 grams of carbohydrates. This equals 35 * 4 = 140 kcal. Simple carbohydrates / fast carbohydrates are anything but satiating. Yet, just like very saturating carbohydrates, they also provide 4 kcal per gram. For example, you can easily drink a can of cola that contains 36 grams of carbohydrates....

What is Ketogenic diet and how useful is it?

What is Ketogenic diet and how useful is it? Ketogenic diet pixabay The very low number of taking carbohydrates and taking a lot number of fat and proteins. This is the basic and simple principle of the ketogenic diet. any food item that, born as a remedial protocol against epilepsy, has increasingly spread as a diet for weight loss. The types of the keto diet, which are very popular today, are many, all combined by cutting carbohydrates as a "trick" to make the body use fats as fuel alternatively, with the result of losing weight. But does it really useful? And above all, is it a safe diet, or does it hide any risks to the body? All these queries are killed in this article. Ketogenic diet: The ketogenic diet is a diet that provides a very low intake of carbohydrates and a high number of proteins and fats. The extreme decrease of carbohydrates for the interest of other nutrients intends to force the body to use fats as a source of energy, with the aim of pr...