As is known, sugar or glucose is a carbohydrate. They are needed by our bodies as an energy source.

The human body, especially with high physical exertion, needs products rich in carbohydrates.

Although the body itself creates carbohydrates, converting them from proteins, during an intense exercise the body will need a supply. So, in times of stress, the body is able to spend a large amount of nutrients. These are proteins and carbohydrates.

In products containing carbohydrates, there must also be enough protein that restores muscle mass.

Contradictory opinions.

More recently, some scientists have put forward a theory that supposedly carbohydrates can not be dispensed with. As if they can be replaced with protein food that replenishes the emptiness.

Version was wrong. And this is not surprising, because completely giving up bread, pasta, sugar and chocolate, we doom the body to death. Carbohydrates give us strength, clarity of mind, energy and high performance.

Food Pyramid.

Let's try to answer the question: "Why does the body need carbohydrates". Scientists have made a kind of pyramid of the most important food for the body.

At the bottom of the pyramid, forming its wide part, fit such sources of carbohydrates as potatoes, beans, bread and various cereals. Next come other sources of carbohydrates.

This is fruits and vegetables. Important value in the table was given to sweets, cakes and other sweets. It turns out that carbohydrates are super-important for our body. They are caloric equivalent to proteins.

Without the use of carbohydrates and do not dream of a quick weight loss. Carbohydrates give the body strength and energy equal to all other substances combined.

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