What are carbohydrate foods

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What are carbohydrate free foods? More and more people are concerned about the health of food. Besides carbohydrates, what are the non carbohydrate foods that supplement energy? Now let me introduce you to carbohydrates and a series of other contents.

What are carbohydrate foods

First, carbohydrate is composed of three elements: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Because the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is two to one, which is the same as water, it is called carbohydrate. It is the cheapest of the three main nutrients that provide heat for the human body. Carbohydrates in food can be divided into two categories: effective carbohydrates that people can absorb and utilize, such as monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides, and ineffective carbohydrates that people can't digest, such as cellulose, are essential substances for human body.

Second: the advantages and disadvantages of carbohydrates. Lack of carbohydrates in the diet will lead to general weakness, fatigue, decreased blood sugar, dizziness, palpitations, brain dysfunction, etc. Severe cases can lead to hypoglycemic coma. When there are too many carbohydrates in the diet, they will be converted into fat and stored in the body, making people too fat and leading to various diseases, such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes and so on.

Third: the main food sources of carbohydrates are: sugars, grains (such as rice, wheat, corn, barley, oats, sorghum, etc.), fruits (such as sugarcane, melon, watermelon, banana, grape, etc.), dry fruits, dry beans, root vegetables (such as carrots, sweet potatoes, etc.). Carbohydrate is the main component of the structure of living cells and the main energy supply material, and has the important function of regulating cell activities. There are three main forms of carbohydrates in the body: glucose, glycogen and carbohydrate complex. The physiological function of carbohydrates is related to the types of carbohydrates in food and the forms of carbohydrates in the body. 1. Dietary carbohydrate is the most economical and main source of energy for human beings; 2. Carbohydrate is an important material of body tissue, and participates in cell composition and various activities; in addition, it has the functions of saving protein, anti ketogenic, detoxification and enhancing intestinal function.

matters needing attention

There is no specific amount of carbohydrate in each person's diet. Chinese nutrition experts believe that carbohydrate should account for 60-65% of the total calories.