Posted on September 21st, 2009

My Yoga Online has posted a new nutrition article by Kreg Weiss:
Unhealthy Sugars-What is in Your Carbohydrates.

Learn how to find healthier carbohydrates and how to avoid poor, highly processed carbohydrates masked with inventive wording meant to mislead consumers. Processed foods offer convenience, but they are often also a source of poor nutrition including the types of processed carbohydrates regularly used. Although the bodys cellular processes function on the basic sugar glucose, the direct consumption of simple, refined sugars places strain on the body. By knowing what types of carbohydrates to eat and to avoid, you can dramatically improve the nutritional quality of your diet.

Carbohydrates are essential sources of energy, fiber, and nutrients. When overly processed, these components are stripped away reducing the health benefits. When reading food labels, look for the following simple sugars that are often reworded to trick consumers into thinking they are eating a healthier product.

Read our nutrition tips and sugars to avoid: Unhealthy Sugars-What is in Your Carbohydrates.

Tags: Nutrition, Diet, Unhealthy Sugars, Carbohydrates, Refined Sugars

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