Health News May 28th, 2025

Bread, rice, pasta, fruits, vegetables, milk, yogurt, beans and lentils are examples of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are essential nutrients that turn into glucose (blood sugar) to give you the energy you need to function and serve as your body’s main source of fuel. Complex and simple are the two different types of carbohydrates. When eating complex carbohydrates, it takes your body longer to break down and less likely to cause spikes in blood sugar. They also contain vitamins, minerals and fiber that your body needs. Example of complex carbohydrates are whole grains such as quinoa, oats, brown rice, and barley. Legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, black beans, and kidney beans. Starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and carrots. Fruits such as bananas, apples, and berries. Vegetables such as corn, peas, and potatoes. When eating simple carbohydrates, your body tends to digest quickly. However, it can spike your blood sugar, contribute to weight gain and increase your risk for chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and high cholesterol. Examples of simple carbohydrates are table sugar, honey, maple syrup, molasses, white bread, white rice, white pasta, pastries, cookies, cakes and sodas. For bodybuilders, carbohydrates are beneficial. The energy it gives to the body makes it necessary for high-intensity workouts. Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose, which fuels muscle contractions and ensures optimal performance during training. Carbohydrates help replenish muscle glycogen stores, which are lost during exercise. Glycogen is a form of stored glucose in muscles and is essential for muscle recovery and repair. Carbohydrates also support the release of insulin, an anabolic hormone that helps shuttle nutrients, including amino acids, into muscle cells for growth. Carbohydrates prevent the body from using protein as a primary energy source. This allows protein to be used more efficiently for muscle repair and growth. Consuming complex carbohydrates, like whole grains, brown rice, and oats, provide sustained energy and are better for bodybuilders than simple carbohydrates. They release energy slowly and help maintain stable blood sugar levels, which reduces fat storage and fatigue.   To subscribe to the channel, click the link below: 👇 https://www.youtube.com/@CLUBSEATNETWORK?sub_confirmation=1