• April 29, 2024

Do you know how many carbohydrates you should consume per day? This type of food is essential for our body to function properly; However, when you eat a larger portion than your body needs, it is transformed into body fat, which translates into weight gain.

According to the specialists of Mayo Clini c, carbohydrates are not bad, on the contrary, they have many benefits for our health, if they are consumed in adequate portions, that is, they favor the correct functioning of the metabolism because they are the fuel of the central nervous system, the brain and the muscles during the practice of some physical activity.

But, how many carbohydrates should be consumed?

In information published by Mayo Clinic , it is specified that the amount of carbohydrates that our body needs is 45 to 65% of the total daily calories, that is, when consuming two thousand calories a day, 900 or 1,300 of these, must come from carbohydrates (between 225 and 325 grams a day)

According to Kellogg's Institute of Nutrition and Health , a gram of these molecules that are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen provide four calories to the body. In addition, they are grouped into two types:

Simple carbohydrates: They are formed by one or two units of sugar such as sucrose, lactose, that is, they contribute to the sweet taste of food and are absorbed faster in the body.

Complex carbohydrates: They are long chains of sugars, which are slowly absorbed in the body and are found in bread, tortillas, oats, beans, lentils, whole grains.

Even fiber is part of carbohydrates because it is made up of units of sugar linked together, an example of these are fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

The specialists recommend to moderate the consumption of these foods and learn to balance them to avoid their excessive intake and generate fat accumulation. Try to eat small amounts of bread and tortillas and increase the amount of fruits and vegetables. And you, how many carbohydrates do you consume per day?

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