What Can We Learn from the Nutrition Requirements of Basketball Players
Playing basketball is an effective way to burn calories, and consequently, burn fat. As explained before in ‘How Effective Is Basketball…
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Carbs
Carbs Carbs, sugars or saccharides are biomolecules whose main functions are to provide immediate energy (glucose) and structural (starch and…
Carbohydrates, are surrounded by water particles occupying more space in cells and are more readily attacked by some enzyme proteins or fat and are therefore a source of quick energy production. Proteins and fats are vital to the construction of tissue and cell components, and therefore the body waste such resources prefer not to use them for energy production.
Carbohydrates help dematerialization of sugars in the blood and thanks to them, the average percentage of insulin remains in the blood.
It is proposed that 55-60% of daily energy should come from carbohydrates.
The distinction between "good carbs" and "bad carbohydrates" is a distinction unscientific. Although these concepts have been used in the design of ketogenic diets as diets low in carbohydrates, which promote a reduction in the consumption of grains and starches in favor of protein. The result is a reduction in insulin levels used to metabolize sugar and increased use of fat for energy through ketosis.
Sedentary lifestyle leads to poor metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.
Foods high in carbohydrates are pasta, potatoes, fiber, grains and legumes. 