Carbohydrates are one of the most hotly debated and talked about topics in nutrition. In the modern human diet, carbs constitute at least 40% of the average person's calorie consumption. This is a considerable chunk, and in some ways, it makes sense. The body prefers to use carbs for energy as they are the easiest source of energy to digest and can be converted into glucose with little and in some cases no effort. Glucose, also referred to as blood sugar, floats around in the bloodstream and is pulled in by cells that need energy. Having too much glucose in the bloodstream can be a very bad thing, however.To prevent this the body secretes a hormone called insulin which triggers the body to pull some of the sugar out of the blood and store it for later use, as fat. This process results in a variety of undesirable changes in the body, the storage of fat being just one. Recent research has suggested that cutting carbs can lead to a much healthier weight, blood sugar, and body. If you're looking for ways to improve your health, then reducing your carb intake might be a great way to do it. Let's take a look at 6 health benefits that cutting carbs can offer and see what the research says.
