HSC 332 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Multigrain Bread, Ketone Bodies, Quinoa
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* the average american consumes nearly 3x the recommended portion of carbs. * a low carb/ no carb diet also means less glycolysis. * means less breakdown of glucose for energy. * although replacement energy can be found in the subsequent ketone bodies it can leave a person feeling sick-carb flu. * carbs are one of the bodies main sources of energy. * recommend 45-65% of your daily calories should come from carbohydrates. * usually high in nutrients and fiber which can prevent serious disease, aid in weight-loss, improve energy levels. * a relative ranking of carbohydrate in foods according to how they affect blood glucose levels. Carbohydrates with a low gi value (55 or less) are more slowly digested, absorbed, and metabolised. * unrefined whole grains: whole wheat or multigrain bread, brown rice, barley, quinoa, bran cereal, oatmeal. * why are refined carbs and sugar so bad for you.
