NUTRITION IN HEALTH

       Most people cringe at carbohydrate or carbs. They are often charged "guilty" for the struggles we encounter in trying to improve our health such as weight loss, blood glucose control and better focus. As a Registered Dietitian, I can confidently tell you that "carbs are not bad" as we paint them. Their roles in the body are very vital for proper body function. Do you know carbohydrates are the primary and most preferred fuel source for brain function? Well yes, now you know (smiles). Carbohydrates supply glucose to the brain and body tissues including the muscles. That is why when we under consume carbohydrates, we might often find ourselves weak to complete our "to do list" for the day.  One gram (1g) of Carbohydrate supplies the body with 4kcal of energy compared to alcohol and fat which are 7Kcal & 9Kcal respectively. By classification, carbs are present in our food system in 3 ways which are explained below.  The three (3) categories of car...