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Chapter 4 – Are Carbs Really That Bad?

Although the low carb diet is extremely great, does it mean that carbs are bad for you?

Not necessarily. When we eat carbohydrates though, our bodies digest them to form glucose. Although it circulates throughout the body, which provides us with energy, we tend to eat in excess.
There is also a difference between good carbs and bad carbs. Good carbs will give you energy without being stored as fat, which can be found in fruits and vegetables. Bad carbs are usually processed ingredients that your body is not programmed to recognize and therefore is storing it as fat.

You may sometimes notice that after you eat chips or chocolate you have a crash where you don’t want to do anything; that is what happens when you eat bad carbs. Your body uses the energy it can get from the small amount of natural carbs in chocolate, for instance, but then has to work double to process the other chemical carbs that are found in it. This creates a loss of energy as the processed ingredients are processed and transformed to fat, usually. This up and down is extremely bad for your heart as it doesn’t give it a normal flow of energy. The heart is overworked on a constant basis, and in turn so is your body. This can create other problems as the body stops focusing on keeping the body healthy and instead focuses on processing the large amount of carbs that is given to it daily. This in turn creates health problem such as diabetes, hyperglycemia, or even heart problems. Keep in mind though that good carbs taken daily in a portioned amount is essential and good for the body. Large amounts of carbohydrates is what causes problems to the body in the long-term.

Complex Carbs vs. Simple Carbs- How to Tell the Difference

Okay, I understand, but what is the difference between good carbs and bad carbs? They can be differentiated between two classes: complex carbs vs. simple carbs. Think of it this way, the more complex the carb the better it is for you. I know we all like to live a simple life and not overthink things, but with carbs it’s completely different. It has to be complex in order for you to put it in your mouth.

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Aging

The third reason is aging. Yes... we have to admit that things generally slow down as we age. One important thing that slows down is our reflexes. When you’re young, your responses are much faster and swifter.

If you trip, you instinctively reach out to grab something to stabilize yourself. If you slip on a slippery surface, your feet may make a few quick backward steps to compensate and regain your balance.

When you’re old, before your instincts and reflexes can kick in, you’re already on the ground. Your reaction time will be much slower when you’re old. Regular exercise and sports can improve your reflexes.

Vision problems

Vision problems are another often neglected issue. Many accidents have taken place on the road involving seniors who are pedestrians. They’re often unable to see the traffic lights or the oncoming traffic clearly.

In the home, they may not be able to see objects in their way and may trip on them. Using spectacles may help but if the glasses are bifocal, there may be depth perception issues that could pose possible problems.

In cases like these, it’s best to keep the surroundings at home clear, easily navigable and well-lit. Most falling incidents happen at home.

Muscle atrophy and strength loss

As a person ages, there is a change in the body’s composition. People are more prone to weight gain and muscle mass decreases. In fact, men lose 1% of muscle every year from the age of 30.