Carbohydrates
the theme this week is carbohydrates to complete the previous articles of protein, fat, vitamins and so on. Carbohydrates are mainly found in the kingdom vegetal.Están building walls of the cells in our body, forming heaps and nutrition are essential for metabolism. The main carbohydrates in the diet are sugars, starches and fiber.
There are many diets that avoid carbohydrates because they say they are fattening. But it does not simply know how to avoid it and how to choose between different foods. Most of the carbohydrates in the diet is converted into glucose in the body needed to power the células.La formation of glycogen in the liver acts as a reserve food to keep blood glucose levels constante.Con small amount carbohydrates in the diet, the body can make glucose from amino acids, lactic acid and glycerol.
Carbohydrates “fast” and “slow”
Carbohydrates in food are absorbed at different rates depending on how the alimentos.Se are accustomed to speak of “fast” and “slow” alimentos.Se joins in a standardized way how quickly blood sugar levels in the blood are affected after eating a alimento.Los results are usually expressed in terms of glycemic index (GI). (See also my article in the Glycemic Index)
Examples of foods that provide a rapid impact on not only the blood sugar-rich foods (beverages, jams and jellies), but also for example white bread. The most elaborate is a food, the faster (ie mash that is first cooked and then mashed potatoes compared to raw). Pasta, rice, vegetables and bread with a high percentage of whole grains are examples of foods that provide a slow and gentle rise in blood sugar.
Most energy intake (55-60%) should come from carbohydrates, mostly in the form of bread, cereals, potatoes, fruits and verduras.Para those who consume 2000 kg of calories (kcal) per day for between 250 and 300 grams of carbohydrates carbono.De these, not more than 50 grams should come from added sugars.
Nutritional Benefits of Cucumber
The cucumber is native to southern Asia, one of the top producing countries India for more than 3000 years.
Because of its impact is now the fourth most produced food worldwide surpassed by the onions, tomatoes and cabbage.
Referring to its nutritional value has little cucumber calories which provides a reduced amount of carbohydrates instead of water contained generous quantities.
Adding to these properties the cucumber: