What are carbohydrates and should they be afraid of?

The word "diet" is often used among women. The ideal figure is that for which they are ready to give up their favorite dishes and drinks. Most of all they are frightened by foods that contain carbohydrates.

Do carbohydrates need a human body?

Definitely needed. And completely exclude them from the diet is contraindicated, since they give 50% - 60% of the total amount of energy that ensures the operation of all organs and systems of the human body. Only excessive consumption of carbohydrate products can cause metabolic disorders and cause excess weight.

Carbohydrates: simple and complex

The main difference between simple and complex carbohydrates is the speed with which the body absorbs them. Simple carbohydrates split quickly, complex - longer, enter the blood gradually, do not remain in reserve and especially do not harm the figure.

What are the carbohydrates?

A very important element for the body is glucose, which is the main source of energy. Especially it is necessary for the brain. That is why during intensive mental work it is recommended to use black chocolate. A lot of glucose is in bananas, cherries, raspberries, grapes, plums, carrots, pumpkins and cabbages.
Products that contain carbohydrates in small amounts:

1. Vegetables. Cucumbers, tomatoes, radish, lettuce and fresh mushrooms contain less than 5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g of product. In cabbage, pumpkin, zucchini - from 5g to 10g. With regard to potatoes and beets - do not overdo it, since they contain 11 g - 20 g of this component. At the same time, the potato is a supplier of starch, and this is 80% of all the necessary carbohydrates.
2. Fruit. The least amount of carbohydrates in lemons is 3 g. Next, oranges, watermelons, tangerines, apricots containing from 5g to 10g go further. More than 10g (and this is already high) have apples, grapes, fruit juices.
3. Milk. During a diet, it is better to limit skimmed milk products. In milk, kefir, sour cream and cottage cheese about 5 grams of carbohydrates. But in those that contain sugar - they are up to 20 g.
4. Seafood. Sea kale and mollusks are dietetic. They have a little fat and up to 3 g of carbohydrates.
5. Also contain carbohydrates in small amounts, so it is in meat and meat products.

Which carbohydrates are not dangerous for the figure?

What contains a lot of carbohydrates, which can be called "harmful"? This confectionery and flour products (this does not include bread coarse grinding), sugar. If for breakfast you are accustomed to drinking sweet coffee with a biscuit - the body does not have any vitamins, but a lot of carbohydrates that are quickly absorbed in the blood, but also soon the feeling of hunger will return to you. What are carbohydrates "useful"? These are berries, fruits (fresh and dried), milk, honey, grains. Just the porridges are digested slowly and can maintain human energy throughout the day.

High-grade food is an excellent figure

In order to look beautiful, you do not have to torture yourself with diets. Proper nutrition will help you to be constantly in shape. The main thing is to approach this question sensibly: to study what carbohydrates are contained, what they are (harmful or useful) and in what quantity. Combine the products for cooking and improvise in the kitchen. Then the food will not only benefit, but also pleasure.