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By Paul Dexter

• Carbs are not bad for you; all you need to do is make sure you are eating the RIGHT carbohydrates. You will feel better, reduce the risk of disease, and lose weight.
• Carbs are not all bad just as all fats and some proteins are healthier than others.
• Carbs are the PRIMARY fuel source for many of the body’s vital organs, including the brain, central nervous system, kidneys, and the heart.
• If the body doesn’t receive sufficient carbohydrates, it breaks down muscle and other tissue to produce glucose.
• This cause a waste build up called “ketones”.
• Ketones make the blood acidic, causing severe problems for pregnant woman, unborn babies, diabetics, and most importantly the heart.
• Weight gain is caused by consuming too many calories, whether they are from carbs, protein, or fat.
• A diet high in good carbohydrates, moderate in protein, and low in fat will result in the greatest chance of weight loss.
• Good carbohydrates assist in combating hunger pangs associated with dieting.
• Carbohydrates broken down into glucose.
• Excess glucose will be stored in muscle tissue, any excess will be converted to fat (this is why weight training is so important with losing weight).
• A diet high in bad carbohydrates (refined sugars) can cause weight gain, as it makes you hungrier and can lead to overeating.
• Complex carbohydrates are loaded with nutrients, and are slow to digest and actually combat hunger pangs, making you feel full longer.
• Best carbohydrates are “from the earth”, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, etc.
• Carbohydrates should be the major source of energy for your body.
• Remember, it is the total number of calories that you consume that determines your weight, not where the calories come from.