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Carbohydrates can work very quickly or very slowly. The carbs that are considered fast carbs are ones that have a high glycemic index.
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What changes would you expect in metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids at the beginning of a fast?
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What kind of foods have high levels of refined carbohydrates?
Candy, cookies, cakes and most fast food.
Can diabetics eat chicken?
Yes, but stay away from fast food chicken. Chicken bought in a supermarket uncooked is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. This especially good for type 2 diabetics. Fast food chicken is loaded with fat, carbohydrates and not much better than eating a burger.
Two types of carbohydrates are?
The two types of carbohydrates are simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are referred to as fast-acting carbohydrates. Sugars are considered simple carbohydrates. Starches are considered complex carbohydrates.
What fast dieting plans are recommended?
Picking out a fast diet plan would be one that would work quickly with low carbohydrates. You would also need to up the amount of exercise that you get in a week.
Why your body needs carbohydrates?
simple - for easy, fast releasing energy. complex - for harder, slower releasing energy.
What organic macromolecules are broken down in the body when quick or fast energy is needed - your options are lipids proteins carbs or nucleic acid?
carbohydrates
Why are carbohydrate needed by living things?
Carbohydrates are needed to provide the body with energy which may be fast acting or distributed over a longer period of time.
What food should diabetics avoid?
People with diabetes should avoid foods that are high in simple sugars or fast acting carbohydrates. Examples of fast acting carbohydrates are glucose, sucrose, and fructose. These are common sweeteners used in candy and desserts, or anything that is naturally sweet. A person with diabetes should also limit the intake of overall carbohydrates. Any carbohydrate will result in an increase in blood sugar, which can be controlled with insulin or oral medication (with type 2 diabetes.) Check the labels on your food products. Carbohydrates are broken down into carbs from sugars and dietary fibers. A "diabetic" diet should consist of some carbs, but high in protein and vegetables.
Is low glycemic and low carb the same?
No. Low glycemic foods have carbohydrates which takes longer for the body to fully digest on an empty stomach. Low carbohydrate foods are foods which are low in carbohydrates, doesn't matter whether they're absorbed fast or slowly.
How much weight would you lose if you ate no carbohydrates for a month?
Not eating carbohydrates is not a sure-fire plan for weight loss. Weight loss comes - healthily - from a balanced diet with exercise. Not eating any carbohydrates at all is actually a negative as carbs provide fast energy. Without them, a person will feel tried, sluggish, and will be prone to large mood swings.
What are some good ways to gain 5 pounds?
You should definetly start to eat fast food and many carbohydrates. Also never go have excerise!!!
