Carbs are an essential part of a healthy diet, but it’s important to know they’re not all created equal.
Contrary to popular diets like the ketogenic, which is beneficial for individuals with Alzheimer’s, healthy carbs deserve a regular spot on your plate.
It’s true, most people could do with eating less refined and processed carbs—bagels, muffins, cupcakes, doughnuts, cookies, and pizza crusts aren’t exactly health foods.
Highly processed “white” flour spikes your blood sugar levels. But healthy carbs, like those found in grains, fruits, veggies, and dairy come packaged with nutrients that support your health in many ways.
So rather than scrapping all carbs, a smarter approach is to pay closer attention to the quality you’re eating.
Here are 6 reasons to keep the right kind of carbs on your plate.
- Carbs help you maintain a healthy weight
- Carbs help reduce inflammation
- Carbs can lower cholesterol
- Carbs fuel peak performance
- Carbs help build muscle
- Carbs improve sleep quality
