Carbohydrates: The new fat?
“Fat makes you fat” is no more. Today the focus is on carbohydrates.
The new miracle diets come from America and include the low-carb diet, low GI diet, South Beach diet or the Atkins diet. These are diets where carbohydrates are hardly absorbed and where fat and protein are no problem.
Bread is one of the culprits, but also think about other foods such as potatoes, pasta, rice and even fruits and vegetables.
The chemical elementary building block of carbohydrate is glucose – a so-called sugar molecule. Glucose provides energy for the brains and muscles. If, however, the human being much glucose (more than 500 grams per day) is given within the glucose is converted to fat.
Some of the above diets swear by the glycemic index as an effective means of losing weight. The glycemic index refers to blood sugar.
The body responds to the rise in blood glucose levels with insulin secretion. Insulin also allows for the transport of carbohydrates into the cells, but inhibits parallel fat burning. The glycemic index recommends foods with a low glycemic index, such as fruits and whole grains. She slowly available carbohydrates that contain only moderately raise blood sugar.
So you do not get as quick draw!
Use a BMI Chart or Body Mass Index Chart to find your healthy weight.
The BMI formula is used for men, women and children. For children there are other BMI values than for adults. For adults the Body Mass Index is based on your weight and height and it tells you whether you have a healthy body weight.
BMI calculator
A BMI (body mass index) calculator is a tool that helps individuals determine their overall body mass index, which is a measure of body fat based on a person's weight and height. BMI is an important factor in assessing an individual's health and can be used as a screening tool to identify potential weight-related health problems.
BMI chart
A BMI chart is a useful tool for individuals to quickly and easily assess their body mass index (BMI) score, which is a measure of body fat based on their weight and height. Using a BMI chart can help individuals determine if they are in a healthy weight range or if they may be at risk for weight-related health problems.
Using a BMI chart is an easy way to assess your weight status.
By simply entering your height and weight into the calculator or looking up your height and weight on the chart, you can determine your BMI score and see which weight category you fall into.
