THE HEALTH TERMS LOW-DOWN
There are many popular diets out there today that advocate eating low or as few as possible carbohydrates. This is one way to achieve weight loss or a healthier lifestyle. This is also deceptive though because not all carbohydrates are bad for you. Many aid in different processes in the body and supply it with fuel for activities and exercise. A lot of processed foods or those with excess amounts of sugar have carbohydrates that contribute to weight gain, while others do the opposite and promote health. All carbohydrates contain sugar but that doesn’t mean it is necessarily unhealthy. One source claims that only highly processed foods in excess will cause weight loss and that carbs are necessary to aid in human health.
CARBOHYRDRATES
Calories are the energy we intake and use. When we take in as much as we burn, we maintain our current weights. Caloric intake is unique to every person because it is based not only on each person’s weight and body types, but also on their long-term goals. If a person is trying to bulk up muscle wise, then they will have a much higher caloric intake than someone trying to lose weight. Sedentary people should take in an average of 13 calories per pound of body weight each day. A moderately active person needs 16 calories per pound and a vigorous exerciser needs 18 calories per pound each day. It is important to take in enough calories to fuel workouts and to have energy for the day. Most of the bars researched have sufficient calories to sustain a workout or curb an appetite.
CALORIES