What Is Carbohydrates And Protein?

Carbohydrates :

Mainly sugars and starches, together constituting one of the three principal types of nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Carbohydrates can also be defined chemically as neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

Carbohydrates come in simple forms such as sugars and in complex forms such as starches and fiber. The body breaks down most sugars and starches into glucose, a simple sugar that the body can use to feed its cells. Complex carbohydrates are derived from plants. Dietary intake of complex carbohydrates can lower blood cholesterol when they are substituted for saturated fat.

The energy produced by carbohydrates is 4 calories per gram. Proteins also provide 4 calories per gram. Fats are high-cal; they provide 9 calories per gram.

Fact on carbohydrates:

. “Saccharide” is another word for “carbohydrate.”
. Foods high in carbohydrates include bread, pasta, beans, potatoes, rice, and cereals.
. One gram of carbohydrate contains approximately 4 kilocalories
. High glycemic index (GI) carbohydrates quickly enter the bloodstream as glucose
. Switching to a low-GI diet improves the chance of a healthy weight and lifestyle .

Protein :

Protein is considered the building block of life and is found in every cell of the body .Protein is made up of amino acids that are attached to one another in long chains.

Without filling your diet with appropriate amounts of protein, you run the risk of missing out on those key functions. Eventually, that could lead to problems, such as a loss of muscle mass, failure to grow, weakened functioning of the heart and lungs, and even early death.

Benefits of protein :

. Reduces Appetite and Hunger Levels.
. Increases Muscle Mass and Strength.
. Good for Your Bones.
. Reduces Cravings and Desire for Late-Night Snacking.
. Boosts Metabolism and Increases Fat Burning.
. Lowers Your Blood Pressure.
. Helps Maintain Weight Loss.

Risk Of Eating Too Much Protein :

. Weight gain. High-protein diets may tout weight loss, but this type of weight loss may only be short-term.
. Bad breath.
. Constipation.
. Diarrhea.
. Dehydration.
. Kidney damage.
. Increased cancer risk.
. Heart disease.