Carbohydrates in Bread and Why They Make You Fat
The carbohydrates in high-carbohydrate foods like bread and pasta are broken down by the body and raise blood sugar levels. This depends on how many carbohydrates you eat and how fast you digest it. The pancreas then secretes insulin, which pumps excess sugar from the bloodstream to the liver, muscles, and stomach. Everything depends on the availability of storage space. And that's precisely where the problem lies. When glycogen is stored in the muscles and liver, insulin stores excess blood sugar as fat, in the stomach in men and in the hips and thighs in women. There is only one time when there is room for blood glucose in the muscle glycogen stores, and that is after a good workout. At that time, muscles need excess blood glucose and other nutrients to replenish their stores and promote growth. It is recommended to eat small portions 5 to 6 times a day and to use fats, carbohydrates, and proteins in each meal. It is also recommended to take carbohydrates from fruits and ...