If necessary, humans can live without eating carbohydrates because the human body can change fats and proteins into carbohydrates through a process called gluconeogenesis. Some already stored glucose in the liver can be released through another process called glycogenolysis. People of some cultures eat food with very little carbohydrates, but they still remain healthy, such as the Inuits.
Research in the United States and Canada have shown that people get about 40% to 60% of their energy from carbohydrates (mostly from refined carbohydrates). The amount of energy needs may depend on the amount of physical work done by people: the harder the work, the more energy they need. The other need for energy is body temperature. Living in a cold climate means a person needs more energy.
Some foods (especially grains) have high levels of carbohydrates including wheat products (bread, pasta, potatoes, cereals), rice, etc.
Overijse
Overijse is a municipality in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant.
In 2007, 24164 people lived there.
It is at 50° 46 North, 04° 32 East.
Overpelt
Overpelt is a former municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg. On 1 January 2019, Neerpelt and Overpelt were merged into the new municipality of Pelt.
In 2007, 13581 people lived there.
It is at 51° 12 North, 05° 25 East.
Paliseul
Paliseul is a municipality in the Belgian province of Luxembourg.
In 2007, 5055 people lived there.
It is at 49° 54 North, 05° 08 East.
Pecq
Pecq is a municipality in the Belgian province of Hainaut.
In 2007, 5309 people lived there.
It is at 50° 41 North, 03° 20 East.
Peer, Belgium
Peer is a municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg.
In 2007, 15943 people lived there.
It is at 51° 08 North, 05° 27 East.
Pepingen
Pepingen is a municipality in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant.
In 2007, 4357 people lived there.
It is at 50° 45 North, 04° 09 East.
Pepinster
Pepinster is a municipality in the Belgian province of Liège.
In 2007, 9574 people lived there.
It is at 50° 34 North, 05° 48 East.
Péruwelz
Péruwelz is a municipality in the Belgian province of Hainaut.
In 2007, 16826 people lived there.
It is at 50° 30 North, 03° 35 East.
Perwez
Perwez is a municipality in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant.
In 2007, 7621 people lived there.
It is at 50° 37 North, 04° 48 East. It is 50.81 km² in size.
Philippeville
Philippeville is a municipality in the Belgian province of Namur, 28 kilometres south of Charleroi.
In 2007, 8482 people lived there.
It is at 50° 11 North, 04° 32 East.
Pittem
Pittem is a municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders.
In 2007, 6609 people lived there.
It is at 50° 59 North, 03° 16 East.
Plombières
Plombières is a municipality in the Belgian province of Liège.
In 2007, 9765 people lived there.
It is at 50° 44 North, 05° 57 East.
Pont-à-Celles
Pont-à-Celles is a municipality in the Belgian province of Hainaut.
In 2007, 16379 people lived there.
It is at 50° 30 North, 04° 21 East.
Poperinge
Poperinge is a municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders.
In 2007, 19707 people lived there.
It is at 50° 51 North, 02° 43 East.
Profondeville
Profondeville is a municipality in the Belgian province of Namur.
In 2007, 11424 people lived there.
It is at 50° 22 North, 04° 52 East.
Putte
Putte is a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp.
In 2007, 15813 people lived there.
It is at 51° 03 North, 04° 37 East.
Puurs
Puurs is a former municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It includes the towns of Liezele, Ruisbroek, Breendonk and Puurs proper. There is also the hamlet of Kalfort. On 1 January 2019, Puurs and Sint-Amands were merged into the new municipality of Puurs-Sint-Amands.
In 2007, 16250 people lived there.
It is at 51° 04 North, 04° 16 East.
Quaregnon
Quaregnon is a municipality in the Belgian province of Hainaut.
In 2007, 18640 people lived there.
It is at 50° 26 North, 03° 52 East.
Quévy
Quévy is a municipality in the Belgian province of Hainaut.
In 2007, 7758 people lived there.
It is at 50° 21 North, 03° 56 East.
Quiévrain
Quiévrain is a municipality in the Belgian province of Hainaut.
In 2007, 6544 people lived there.
It is at 50° 24 North, 03° 40 East.
Raeren
Raeren is a municipality in the Belgian province of Liège.
In 2007, 10199 people lived there.
It is at 50° 40 North, 06° 07 East.
Ramillies
Ramillies is a municipality in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant.
In 2007, 5856 people lived there.
It is at 50° 38 North, 04° 54 East.
Ranst
Ranst is a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp.
In 2007, 17948 people lived there.
It is at 51° 11 North, 04° 33 East.
Ravels
Ravels is a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp.
In 2007, 14020 people lived there.
It is at 51° 22 North, 04° 59 East.
Rebecq
Rebecq is a municipality in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant.
In 2007, 10255 people lived there. It is at 50° 39 North, 04° 08 East.
Remicourt
Remicourt is a municipality in the Belgian province of Liège. In 2007, the population of the settlement was 5137 people.
Rendeux
Rendeux is a municipality in the Belgian province of Luxembourg.
In 2007, 2274 people lived there.
It is at 50° 14 North, 05° 30 East.
Retie
Retie is a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp.
In 2007, 10485 people lived there.
It is at 51° 16 North, 05° 05 East.
The town is near the Dutch border and is in fact closer to the city of Eindhoven than Antwerp.
The official language of the area is Dutch, but many people especially in the hospitality industry speak English and French.
Services are basic in Retie, some banks have branches including ING and AXA. Supermarket shopping is available. Bakeries in Retie are very good. Like most of Belgium the shops are generally closed on Sunday.
The Gemeente (local council) official website (in Dutch) is http://www.retie.be/
There is a pretty town hall in the centre of the town, but unlike many Belgian towns it is not organised around a town square (well it is now just a large intersection) and therefore does not have the quaint village feel as many other small towns in this part of Belgium (for example Lommel, Mol).
The main attraction of the town is Prinsenpark - a public forest that is popular with families and walking/jogging groups. Dogs on leads are allowed. There are picnic tables and toilets.
http://www.provant.be/vrije_tijd/domeinen/prinsenpark/
Riemst
Riemst is a municipality in the Belgian province of Limburg. In 2007, 16076 people lived there. It is at 50° 48 North, 05° 36 East.
Rijkevorsel
Rijkevorsel is a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp.
In 2007, 10847 people lived there.
It is at 51° 20 North, 04° 45 East.
Rixensart
Rixensart is a municipality in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant.
In 2007, 21426 people lived there.
It is at 50° 42 North, 04° 31 East.
Rochefort
Rochefort is a municipality in the Belgian province of Namur.
In 2007, 12133 people lived there.
It is at 50° 09 North, 05° 13 East.
Roeselare
Roeselare is a municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders. In 2016, more than 61 000 people lived there.
It is at 50° 56 North, 03° 07 East.
Roeselare was already known in 847 and was from the 10th century an important centre for industrial and commercial activities. Since 1250, the place was recognized as a city with several rights.
Around 1260, there was built a belfry and a city hall at the 'Grand Place'. Because there were no defense facilities around the city, it was an easy target for ennemies. To guarantee safety, they started in Roeselare soon with a few teams of city guards. Of course, they could not much do in times of war. In 1488 and 1492, the city was destroyed by the army of Maximilian from Austria. Almost every building from the early Middle Ages collapsed. Around 1500, the city was rebuilt in a different architecture.
The centre of Roeselare always belonged to the property of Wijnendale.