Carbohydrates are found almost everywhere. They are found in muesli, bread, potatoes, pizzas or pastries. In addition, we find them in almost all sweets, cakes and many other things. And as the holiday season approaches, there will almost certainly be a handful of carbohydrate-laden delicacies on every table.
It is clear that it is almost impossible to avoid carbohydrates in everyday life. And that is not even desirable because they are a kind of fuel for our brain. They give the body the energy we need to stay fit and focused during the day. However, one should not exaggerate. Because if you eat too many of them, you can do quite a bit of damage. Take care during the holidays and avoid these consequences, it says New sheet.
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You have just eaten a delicious portion of pasta, for a moment you are in a great state of energy, and then suddenly you feel weak and sluggish. Eating carbohydrates gives us a short boost of energy as blood sugar levels rise. To lower it again, the hormone insulin is released. Insulin then causes blood sugar levels to plummet again, ensuring that the welcome boost of energy is gone as quickly as it came – leaving behind a feeling of exhaustion and lethargy. The main triggers for this effect are the so-called simple carbohydrates. They raise blood sugar especially quickly and allow it to fall even faster.
Craving for food
When blood sugar is low, we are hungry. It doesn't matter if we just had lunch or not, if we suppress the feeling of hunger, the craving will catch up with us again by dinner at the latest. Again, simple carbohydrates are particularly dangerous. When we eat sugar, our brain releases dopamine. We feel joy whenever we eat, for example, a piece of our favorite chocolate, and we want to experience that feeling again. You actually become addicted to carbohydrates in the form of simple sugars. So, the more sweets you've already eaten, the more you crave sugar.
Mood swings
Fluctuations in blood sugar levels can really wreak havoc on the body. Therefore, it is not surprising that the hormonal balance is disturbed. If insulin causes blood sugar levels to drop quickly, mood can quickly drop to zero. In order to improve our mood, we then happily eat carbohydrates again: the more sugar, the better. And that vicious circle starts all over again.
Weight gain
Now for what is probably the worst aspect for most people. You can actually imagine that constant hunger pangs, sugar withdrawal depression, and general sluggishness won't exactly help you achieve the body of your dreams. So when the scale shows an unwanted number, many people worry about their carbohydrate intake. Actually, carbohydrates don't make us fat by themselves, you just have to be careful not to take in more energy than you use up. That's why it's important to eat as balanced as possible and move enough.
Carbohydrates are an important part of our diet and that's a good thing. First of all, those who do a lot of sports need them to get energy and feel good. However, you have to be careful not to eat too many carbs or bad carbs. Try using whole grains instead of white flour products. Complex carbohydrates are digested more slowly, and as a result, we stay full longer and feel less cravings for another meal.
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