There's
a mountain of conflicting information out there about carbs
and understandably, many people's heads are spinning as to what carbs, if
ANY, they should eat.
First
and foremost, carbs are VITAL to your body's functioning. Carbs get broken
down into glucose, which is your body's primary fuel. Glucose is the main
source of energy for muscle function, your central nervous system and
especially your brain.
So
putting it bluntly, without carbs you DIE.
BUT, it's
important to know the difference between the various kinds of carbs
because it can have a dramatic impact on your blood sugar and your overall
state of health.
So
here's some important information you must have to make a wise decision
about the carbs that YOU eat:
Simple carbs versus complex
carbs
Simple
carbs are comprised of one or two sugar molecules. They're broken down VERY
quickly by your body and absorbed directly into your bloodstream, creating
a tidal wave of glucose flooding your veins.
Examples
include table sugar, raw sugar, honey and maple syrup.
Fruit
is also considered a simple carbohydrate, but the sugar in fruit (fructose)
is metabolized by your liver before it gets to the bloodstream, so it
raises your blood glucose level MUCH slower.
Plus
fresh fruit also has the added health benefits of vitamins, minerals,
enzymes, water and fiber.
Complex
carbs, on the other hand, are made up of long strains of sugar molecules,
otherwise known as starches. It takes your body MUCH longer to digest
complex carbs, so they provide a slow, even, steady supply of glucose to
your bloodstream.
Examples
of complex carbs include whole grains, vegetables and legumes.
And the hybrid
-- refined carbs
Thanks
to food manufacturers, we now have a "hybrid" carb to deal
with--refined carbs. They include white flour and all products made with it
(white bread, cookies,
pastries, pasta, donuts, bagels, etc.)
Refined
carbs start out as complex carbs (in this case, a grain of wheat), but
the processing strips away most of the vitamins, enzymes, minerals and
fiber that were in the original grain.
Once the grain is
"stripped" of all its beneficial components, you're basically
left with...sugar. So refined carbs act just like simple
carbs, flooding your bloodstream with glucose.
The health cost of too many
simple and refined carbs
Hyperglycemia (high blood
sugar), type II diabetes and obesity are the most common results of
eating too many simple and refined carbs.
What
happens is this:
When
your bloodstream gets flooded with glucose, your body sends an SOS to the
pancreas. Then the pancreas releases insulin which tells your cells to
"take in" the glucose, thereby bringing your blood glucose level
back to where it should be.
But
when your bloodstream is flooded with glucose repeatedly, day in and day
out, your pancreas gets overworked. Eventually it can get to the point
where it can't keep up with your insulin needs anymore and/or your cells
become resistant to the insulin (they "ignore" the signal to take
in the glucose).
This
causes a buildup of glucose in your blood...otherwise known as
hyperglycemia and eventually if it continues, type II diabetes.
Plus,
obesity results because your cells can only "take in" so much
glucose when the insulin comes a-knocking...and the excess over and above
what they need is stored as FAT.
Here's the flip side --
HYPOglycemia
Although
it's not as common of a problem as HYPERglycemia, eating too many simple
and refined carbs can also lead to the flip side--low blood sugar (or
HYPOglycemia).
Here's
how:
When
your bloodstream is consistently flooded with glucose like I described
above, sometimes the pancreas can OVERreact and release waaay too MUCH
insulin.
This
causes your blood sugar level to plummet through the floor!
When
this happens, that sounds the alarm for your adrenal glands to tell your
body to pull out some of its stored glucose and put it back into the
bloodstream.
But
if your adrenal glands don't react quickly enough, or are stressed from
this scenario playing out day in and day out, your body goes into a state
of emergency because it needs glucose FAST.
And
you CRAVE carbs as a result! Cookies, chips, chocolate, bread,
crackers--whatever you can get your hands on!
But
what happens then?
You
guessed it--your bloodstream gets flooded with glucose AGAIN.
If
your pancreas overreacts again and releases too much insulin, your blood
sugar falls through the floor again.
And
the cycle repeats itself.
Is hypoglycemia affecting
YOU?
If
you suspect hypoglycemia may be affecting you, here's a simple quiz to
check.
For
each question, rate yourself using the following score range based upon how
severe each symptom is for you:
0 = Never; none
1 = Mild
2 = Moderate
3 = Severe
Do
you have:
1) Intense cravings for
sweets?
2) A tired or weak feeling if a meal is skipped?
3) Irritability if a meal is skipped?
4) Dizziness when you stand up quickly or suddenly?
5) Frequent headaches or migraines?
6) Heart palpitations/rapid heartbeat?
7) Depression or mood swings?
8) Anxiety, nervousness or jitteriness?
9) Afternoon fatigue?
10) Excess weight?
11) Occasional blurry vision?
Your score: _______________
Score
interpretation:
Less than 5:
Hypoglycemia is probably not an issue for you
Between 6 and 12:
Hypoglycemia may possibly be an issue for you
Over 12:
Hypoglycemia is probably an issue for you
What to do
If
you suspect you are suffering the health effects of too many refined carbs,
in addition to seeing your doctor if necessary, it's absolutely VITAL to
change your diet to include more complex carbs and fewer simple and refined
carbs.
And
if that sounds about as exciting to you as watching paint dry, I have good
news.
The manuals in the Great
Taste No Pain eating system will teach you about the health risks of bad
carbs, plus give you scrumptious ways to incorporate more good ones into
your meals.
Many
of the GTNP recipes
are made with things like whole grains, legumes, beans and vegetables --
good, healthy sources of complex carbs. And are they ever tasty! You'll be
shocked at how delicious eating for great health can be.
Plus,
you'll learn about smart combinations of foods, which will help improve
digestion and nutrient absorption.
This
can make gas, bloating, constipation, acid reflux and excess weight
a thing of the past for you for good.
Remember those flora
A
longstanding diet of refined and simple carbs can result in harmful bacteria
overgrowth in your intestinal tract. Sugar is food for harmful
bacteria and they chow down on it with glee, multiply like rabbits and
crowd out your beneficial bacteria.
Not
having enough friendly bacteria can hamper your digestion and weaken your
immune system, making you susceptible to viruses, repeated infections and
even diseases like cancer.
But
a quality probiotic
supplement like Super Shield can help you restore a nice healthy flora
balance.
Super
Shield's 13
strains of potent, friendly bacteria can help beef up your flora
population and bring your balance to a more health-enhancing level, and
help you "recover" from a long history of being a
"carb-o-holic."
You need them--in the
right form
Remember
that your body MUST have carbs--without them, you would be permanently
horizontal very soon.
What
your body does NOT need is too many simple carbs (especially sugar) and any
refined carbs.
But
what it DOES need is complex carbs--those that come from vegetables and
whole grains.
So
the next time you hear someone say, "I've cut out all carbs from my diet"
that's not really true...and now you know why.
Knowing
how the various types of carbs affect your health is crucial to maintaining
your blood sugar levels, and keeping type II diabetes, obesity and
hyper/hypoglycemia far away from YOU!
To
your health,
Sherry
Brescia
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Sherry:
When I found I had type 2
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I am glad I discovered you,
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