You are probably at work while you are reading this – so why don’t you have a seat … wait you probably already are seated. Medical experts have discovered that diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity are all linked to prolonged periods of sitting – this includes while at work. Research shows that most people spend ...…
ABOUT CARBS There are two kinds of carbohydrates: simple and complex. SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES require little digestion and thus are a quick energy source. Fruits, fruit juices and milk contain simple sugars (carbohydrates) that provide valuable nutrients in addition to an energy boost. Candies, table sugar, alcoholic beverages and sweetened soft drinks are simple sugar sources ...…
CARBOHYDRATES Foods high in carbohydrate include fruits, sweets, soft drinks, breads, pastas, beans, potatoes, bran, rice, and cereals. Carbohydrates are a common source of energy in living organisms; however, no carbohydrate is an essential nutrient in humans. Organisms typically cannot metabolize all types of carbohydrate to yield energy. Glucose is a nearly universal and accessible ...…