There are so many different theories about whether carbohydrates are good for us or not and it’s a pretty hot topic when it comes to nutrition. The high-protein, low-carb diet fads like the Atkins Diet, have produced desirable results for many who have been unable to shed unwanted weight in the past. However, this temporary result has fooled many people into believing that severely restricting carbs is the answer to weight loss. While initially it may work, most people can’t keep up with the severe carb restriction. Once they reintroduce carbs into their diet, they gain the weight back, and add on more pounds than ever before.
A strict, high-protein diet is only a quick fix the problem. Restricting carbs is not the answer. It’s actually unhealthy in the long run to severely restrict carbohydrates from your diet. A healthy balance is best as optimal nutrition and an ideal body weight require good fats, good proteins, and good carbohydrates.
That in itself is the problem. It’s not carbs in general. It’s the type of carbohydrates that most Americans are ingesting. Most Americans diets are overloaded with non-nutritive carbohydrates, such as refined sugar, white flour, and heavily processed foods that have been stripped of their nutrition. As a result, the calorie consumption of many Americans has gone up dramatically, while the nutrient value has gone down. The unused calories that are not burned up by the body are stored as fat. As a result, many people feel hungry, have more cravings, and eat more and aren’t getting adequate nutrition. This sets the stage for chronic problems with obesity, diabetes, hormone imbalances, and significant nutrient deficiencies that lead to chronic conditions.
