WHY TO TAKE CARBS FOOD IN THE MORNING?
You all know children are always curious to ask question to their near and dear ones. I remember that day my grandma was busy with her daily chores. I went to her closely and asked “Grandma…why are we born on this Earth?”
Can you guess what she answered? She didn’t even think a second and replied “We are born on this Earth to eat yummy foods..!”. I don’t know why I asked this question to her. Even though her answer was funny and controversial, later I figure out the importance and values of having good food. Experience is our teacher both in war and peace. Back to topic…
Do you cut down the carbohydrates intake in the morning? Do you become tired so easily? Then it’s time for you to know the importance of taking carbs in the morning…
Many of us think to cut carbs is a healthier diet, but carbohydrates are fuel for our body. If you choose the right type of carbs, you would be energized throughout the day.
Having carbs in the morning and middle of the day helps you retain water in the body, you feel energized all day long .
POWER OF CARBOHYDRATES
Our body requires three macro nutrients daily for its nourishment. They are Carbohydrates ,proteins and fat.
The main role of carbohydrate is to provide energy to the body, store energy, build macromolecules and spare protein and fat for other uses. They help to charge your brain ,kidneys, heart muscles and central nervous system.
TYPES OF CARBOHYDRATES
The two main types of dietary carbs a
- Simple carbs – are found in foods such as fruits ,milk ,milk product and also in processed foods such as candy, sugar, syrup and soft drinks. Simple carbs are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, causing a rapid rise in blood sugar.
- Complex carbs – are found in foods such as rice, whole grains ,starchy vegetables (potatoes ,carrots ,pea pods, bean sprouts),pasta, bread and cereals. Several research says that as complex carbs break down slowly, it helps prevent the blood sugar spikes that could interfere with the person’s sleep or appetite.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU EAT CARBS?
Both simple and complex carbs are broken down by the body into glucose which is the preferred source of energy for the body, particularly the brain. In response your body produces a harmone called insulin, that encourages your cells to take up sugar from the blood and use it or store it for later.
CHOOSE YOUR CARBS WISELY
The Dietary guidelines for Americans recommends that carbs make up 45 – 65 percent of your total daily calories. Our body needs between 225 – 325 grams of carbs a day. Carbs are essential part of a balanced diet, and provide many nutrients. A healthy carbohydrate diet include
- whole grains
- legumes
- unpolished rice based foods
- low fat diary products
- fruits and vegetables
- nuts
- limited added sugar
WHEN TO EAT CARBS
Researchers observed that our body is good at burning carbs in the morning and fat in the evening. It means that carbs should be taken earlier in the day for ideal fat burning.
REASONS TO START YOUR DAY WITH CARBS
Carbs are the main source of energy for the body. Having a balanced carbohydrate food in the morning will boost your energy. The reasons to start your day with carbs are
BOOST YOUR BRAIN FUNCTION
Starting your day with carbs will boost your brain by producing the serotonin which makes us to feel good.
KEEPS YOUR MEMORY SHARP
The energy and nutrients of the carbs keeps your memory sharp.
KEEPS YOU FULLER
Carbs can aid you in digestion and keeps you fuller and longer. Having carbs in the morning and middle of the day helps you retain water in the body, you feel energized all day long .
CAN PREVENT WEIGHT GAIN
Taking the right quantity of carbs not only make you fuller, it prevents you from binge eating.
FUELS YOUR WORKOUT
Carbs are essential to your training if you are an exercise addict or trying to let down the gym a little more.
THE BOTTOM LINE
The American Diabetes Associations suggests you should limit your carbohydrate intake to about 45 to 60 grams at each meal. If you completely cut carbs out of your diet, you are at the risk of nutrient deficiencies. It is always good to have carbs in your morning diet moderately.