I am very confused by all the negative attention that has been recently given to carbohydrates. I always thought carbohydrates were good for you. You were right. Carbohydrates are good for you. Proof of this comes from population studies around the world that show people who consume this type of diet have the lowest risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
Carbohydrates are an important source of energy.
Carbohydrates come in the form of starches and sugars in the foods we eat. They are mainly found in plant foods, such as cereal grains, fruit, vegetables and legumes. Milk products also contain carbohydrates in the form of lactose, or milk sugar. These diets are based on the theory that eating too many carbohydrate-rich foods, such as bread, cereals, vegetables and fruit, causes a rise in blood sugar levels, leading to high amounts of insulin in the blood. Insulin is a hormone, produced by the pancreas, which controls blood sugar levels.