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Fiber is an indigestible carbohydrate found only in plant foods that deserves special mention because of its health-promoting properties. Fruits, vegetables, whole-grain products, beans, peas, nuts, and seeds are all ... Read more..Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 Posted in Understanding Macronutrients | No Comments »
The popularity of low carbohydrate diets is causing quite a stir among health professionals, government organizations, and ordinary people trying to figure out the best way to lose weight. Unfortunately, ... Read more..Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 Posted in Understanding Macronutrients | No Comments »
Carbohydrates are composed of units of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (commonly referred to as units of sugar) and are the body’s principle source of energy, providing about four calories per ... Read more..Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 Posted in Understanding Macronutrients | No Comments »
Three nutrients are responsible for providing your body with energy, or calories—carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Because you need relatively large amounts of these nutrients, they are called macronutrients. Each of ... Read more..