wait, should i be eating carbs? 🤔
Why is everyone so afraid of carbs? We're not really sure!
a super important nutrient
Carbohydrates are actually your body’s favorite source of energy. You know that tired, cranky feeling you get when you haven’t eaten in a while? Yep, that’s your body asking for some fuel (ehem, carbs).
Diet culture, which loves to promote restriction, has created a major fear of carbs. So many people are scared of them because of years of dieting trends and unhelpful information that have made carbs out to be the bad guys. But it's all based on a misunderstanding of what they actually do for you.
where are they and what are they up to?
You can find carbs in grains, fruit, dairy, and starchy veggies. Three components of carbs are fiber, starch, and sugar.
Fiber helps with digestion and keeps things moving.
Starch gives you that steady, long-lasting energy.
Sugar is there for a quick energy boost when you need it.
Beyond providing fuel, carbs also deliver vitamins and minerals you need to thrive.
They even help with your mental health by supporting the production of serotonin. This is that feel-good brain chemical. That’s why comfort foods can make you feel better, they're helping your brain make those mood-boosting chemicals!
We could talk all day about how awesome carbs are, but hopefully you’re starting to see that they’re a necessary part of a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy relationship with food.
Carbs aren't the enemy; they're fuel, nourishment, and a crucial part of keeping your body and mind happy!
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Written by Andrea Peller + Aby S. Fewel
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists