Many people who are just beginning to understand the products of proper nutrition , vaguely imagine what the difference between carbohydrates and proteins in foods, what they need, on what principle is built a particular diet. This knowledge - the basis of your understanding of the essence of human nutrition in general, so to understand this issue is at the very beginning.
Products containing protein and carbohydrates are any products other than butter, which consists predominantly of fats. In fact, all products consist of three components - proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Each element serves its purposes:1. Protein is necessary for building muscles, it is a source of amino acids; it can be obtained mainly from meat, poultry, fish, but in addition, it is also found in some vegetables - mainly legumes.
2. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body. It is their body that uses them as fuel, and when they become too much, the body stores them in the form of fat cells on the body. Carbohydrates are simple and complex:
- simple carbohydrates are useless to the body and often lead to excess weight ; of them are sweets, flour products, etc .;
- Complex carbohydrates are very useful, it is a source of fiber that is needed for intestinal health; they can be obtained from whole grains, cereals.
Choosing foods rich in protein and carbohydrates, try to focus on useful carbohydrates.
3. Fats are needed by the body for normal metabolism, but only the required amount, as a rule, is several times less than that used in the average person (only 40-50 grams is needed).
To competently make up your diet, the content of carbohydrate proteins in foods can be seen in special tables, or simply on the packaging of the product that you are about to eat.
