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KNOW YOUR CARBS !
Post Views: 1,282 We have moved on from low-fat to low-carb diets. Many fad diets are doing the trends, claiming sustainable weight loss with low carb and high fat or protein diet. How much of these are healthy and sustainable? Are carbohydrates (which we know to be the primary energy-givers) BAD? First, let us find out some facts about the most talked-about ‘Carbohydrates’ Carbohydrates are of 3 types: Simple Carbohydrates Complex Starchy Carbohydrates Complex Fibrous Carbohydrates Simple carbohydrates are found in foods that contain sucrose (table sugar), fructose (fruits) and lactose (milk). All simple carbs are not bad in fact, natural simple sugars found in fruits and low-fat milk are…