Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for your body.
Just due to them is provided 50-60% of the energy. During exercise in the first place is consumed carbohydrates, and only after its reserves dwindle, the energy consumption began to be replaced by fat and protein.
If the diet is poor in carbohydrates, you can begin to develop hypoglycemia (translated from Latin - the lack of sugar), which are the main manifestations - lethargy, weakness, headaches, memory loss, ... Carbohydrate starvation leads to the accumulation of urine and blood ketone compounds. These compounds are the products of incomplete oxidation of protein and fat.
But the excess carbohydrates in the diet will lead to increased formation of fat and, as a result, and obesity. In addition, many researchers say that the excess carbohydrates in food contribute to the development of pathological disorders of the kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal tract and other organs.
In the adult average daily requirement for carbohydrates is 400-500 grams. It would be better if the major sources in your diet will be the products of plant origin, 75% of the dry matter of which are carbohydrates. Now, unfortunately, we all get more carbohydrates by eating a large variety of sweets and sugar, not fruits and vegetables ...
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