To stay healthy and in good shape, we must receive and give away more than half of our calories from carbohydrates: WHO experts cite figures from 45% to 65%.
Of course, preference should be given to complex carbohydrates, which are found in cereals, legumes, and vegetables, and in no case should you try to reduce their share in the diet. Please note that if you notice any of the signs listed below, you should eat carbohydrates more often.
Constant hunger is a sign of an unbalanced diet. If you get enough protein but still don’t feel full, it’s very likely that you need to add healthy carbohydrates to your menu and definitely vegetables: they contain a lot of fiber and dietary fiber.
2. You suffer from irritability and frequent mood swings.
Almost everyone who has ever been on a low-carb diet has experienced increased irritability and sudden mood swings.
The explanation is simple: carbohydrates play an important role in the production of serotonin, an important chemical that helps us feel joy and pleasure. And if there is not enough of this “fuel”, we are more likely to feel angry and even unhappy.
3. You have less energy
If you suddenly find it difficult to cope with your usual loads, if even a regular walk has become too expensive, perhaps your body lacks carbohydrates. Proteins are important for increasing muscle mass, but it is from carbohydrates that we get enough energy for training.
So don’t give up carbohydrates or reduce their amount, even if you are on a muscle-building journey.
4. You have headaches more often
When you don’t eat enough carbohydrates, your blood sugar levels drop – and this often leads to severe headaches. If this is your case, if you experience migraines almost every day, you should review your diet and check if it has enough carbohydrates.
5. You are constantly cold
Can’t seem to warm up? Are you constantly cold? Don’t buy a new warm sweater – instead, review your diet: maybe you just need to eat more carbohydrates. The fact is that their deficiency can provoke hypothyroidism – a condition in which the thyroid gland function is reduced.
Deficiency of thyroid hormones also affects the regulation of internal body temperature, and we feel constantly cold.