Include Complex Carbohydrate In Your Diet To Lose Weight
September 2, 2009
Complex carbohydrate has become the buzz word these days, and it’s for a good reason. Complex carbohydrate has also gain popularity and acceptance among weight loss experts and dieters.
Many researches and studies have concluded that by increasing the amount of complex carbohydrate one can lose weight faster and effectively.
Simple carbohydrate Vs. Complex carbohydrate:
It is very important to know the difference between simple and complex carbohydrate. Simple Carbs are what they sound like i.e. simple sugar. Sugar quickly converted in to glucose in our body. Simple sugar is most commonly found in processed foods such as white bread, candy, sugar based beverages, etc.
On the Other hand complex carbohydrate takes time to digest and commonly found in natural and healthier foods such as wholegrain, fruits and vegetables.
Benefits of complex carbs:
There are several reasons why you should increase the intake of complex carbs and reduce the intake of simple sugar. Here are few health-related benefits of complex carbs:
Complex carbohydrate helps in weight management: Foods that are rich in complex carbohydrate are generally low in calories. It takes more time to have a banana loaded with 100 calories than consuming a can of soda with the same amount of calories. Complex carbohydrates are more satisfying and the calories tend to add up slowly as compared to simple carbohydrate.
Complex carbohydrate contain nutritional benefits: Foods that are rich in complex carbohydrate are also rich in nutrients. There is no limit to the amount of nutritional benefits you will derive simple by switching from simple carbohydrate to complex carbohydrate.
Foods that are rich in complex carbohydrate contain vital nutrients such as contain, phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are hardly available in simple carbohydrate food items.
Fiber helps you in feeling full for longer period of time: According to a recent study, many Americans fail to get the recommended amount of fiber i.e. 38 grams for men and 25 grams for women. However, if you increase the intake of complex carbohydrate you will automatically get more fiber. Fiber makes you feel fuller which leads to less eating.
Finally dieters are getting aware of the fact that carbohydrate is not their enemy, its only how smartly you choose carbohydrate.
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