Do you think carbohydrates are bad for you?
By alienstar
@alienstar (5142)
India
December 4, 2006 5:56am CST
These day's more and more people are becoming more and more health conscious as we all know and most people do have a misconception and they consider carbohydrates are bad for health.....is it really bad...what do you think?
Don't you think that carbohydrate,proteins and fats do contribute more to your energy?
As far as i am concerned,carbohydrates,fats and protein do contribute towards healthy diet.But, more than a limit everything is bad ....what are your views....
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5 responses
@profcentral (719)
• Philippines
4 Dec 06
Carbohydrates should not be considered bad for you because it is the major source of energy. Too much carbo will eventually lead to building up that extra fat. Unused carbohydrates will be converted into fats, thats the time that it becomes bad. Balanced diet should always be considered.
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@alienstar (5142)
• India
4 Dec 06
Yes...too much carbo is too bad ...but, too many people have misconception that carbohydrates are bad for health and if we take carbohydrates more than what is required , only then excess carbo won't be used by the body and will be stored as fat in fat cells....so, balanced diet should alway's be maintained and so, it is alway's better to consult a registered dietician before starting any diets....
Anyway's thanks for responding
@iAlicia (758)
• United States
18 Dec 06
I would like to think that since carbohydrates give you energy they aren't really "bad for you." I don't understand why people think that it will help them to loose weight if they take carbohydrates out of their diet. It's a need per the food pyramid.
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@alienstar (5142)
• India
18 Dec 06
He....carbohydrates are for energy and energy is required for anyone...but, if we take excess carbs, it will be stored as fats in our body and as everybody know's fats are bad for health and so, carbs should be only be taken in limits and more than a limit, it is definitely bad...is it clear for you now....
Anyway's, thanks for responding
@protectiva (687)
• United States
6 Dec 06
carbs are good. people just need to stop stuffing their faces with processed food, fast food, and junk food. That is the problem. Carbohydrates, the kind found in fruit, veggies, and whole grains, are very very good for you.
I have heard that it is good to eat a diet that is half carbs and then a quarter protein and a quarter fat.
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@alienstar (5142)
• India
7 Dec 06
Good.....it really makes sense....hope others get to read your comments as well.You have made some more valid points here.By the way, are you also fitness freak ? do you also go to dieting and all? these day's, more and more people are health concious and it's also better to reduce junk foods as you said.I am a fitness freak and very conscious of the food i take.
Anyway's, thanks for commenting
@precy828 (1294)
• Philippines
4 Dec 06
i believe in you...we need carbohydrates for energy...carbo can be burned easily but we should really be careful what we eat because too much is bad really.we need protein also for the muscles and bones.we need both to move on.otherwise,we will feel really haggard and tired and no energy.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
4 Dec 06
yes exactly....we should be carefull and see that we don't take beyond limits.What i suggest is, one should keep a balance intake of carbohydrate,protein and fats just because all three are very important constituents for energy development in our human body.If you take anything in excess, it won't be used in the body and they are used as fat in fat cells....
Anyway's, thanks for responding
@sweetpea_216 (1470)
• United States
13 Dec 06
I think carbohydrates are an essential source of energy for everyone. I don't understand this craze about leaving it out. It's insane. Even though I am guilty of eating bad carbs, I am not about to leave it out of my diet just because they say you'll lose weight "faster." If only everyone could eat healthy and stay active.
@alienstar (5142)
• India
13 Dec 06
Definitely.....even i got amused seeing of people avoiding carbs just for the sake for their health.....amazing isn't it? some of them don't even consult any dietesians or doctors before going on a diet, which is very bad as doing things like avoiding carbs completely is another invitation to trouble...isn't it?
Thanks for responding
