High Carbs vs. Low Carbs: Which is Better?

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Carbohydrates

• Carbohydrates are the principle source of

energy for your body

• Carbohydrates have a protein sparing role

• Helps with fat metabolism

• Both high and low carbs diets are

instrumental in losing weight, thus leaving

you healthy and fit

How much do we need?

• Human body demands a minimum amount

of carbohydrates to function properly

• Each gram of carbohydrates provides 4

calories

• Our body needs around 35-50% of calories

from carbohydrates

• Anything lower than that is not going to fuel

the body adequately

Different types of carbohydrates

• Sugar

• Simple carb which can be digested

effortlessly

• Include foods like candy jellies, soda, cake

and fruits

• Starch

• Complex carbs which take longer to digest

• Includes foods like noodles, breads, grains,

pasta and vegetables

What is a high carb diet?

• Comprised of wholegrains, fruits, vegetables

which provide adequate fibre and water content

• Great provider of vitamins A & C, folate,

carotene, calcium, iron and magnesium

• Helps to achieve a low BMI (Body Mass Index) if

eating the right types

• Fibre is important to keep the gut clean, lower

cholesterol and aid in weight loss

What is a low carb diet?

• Believed to have lesser amount of calories

• Primary reason why they form a part of

numerous weight loss programmes

(example: Atkins Diet and Zone Diet)

• Low carb diets are comprised of meat, fish,

eggs, vegetables, nuts, seeds, high-fat dairy,

healthy oils and some tubers

• Helps in retaining body mass and muscle

strength

Which diet wins?

• Best suited diet depends solely on your

lifestyle, body and food preferences

• Low carb diets are popular to avoid over-

consumption of breads, rice and pasta

• It is important to remember that High carb

diet comprising of fruits, vegetables and

other wholegrains have important roles in

our diet

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