Rice will soon start growing on your head!
This might sound like an impossible task, but reducing your carb intake has a lot of health benefits. Besides, we’re not asking you to completely cut it out of your diet.
We know rice and noodles has saved your life so many times, but consider these 5 reasons to reduce your carbohydrate intake:
1. Reduced Chances Of Having A Heart Disease
Eating too much of carbohydrates increases the fat in your blood and reduces the good cholesterol in your body. These make it easy for you to have a heart disease. Imagine what reducing your carb intake would do.
Yep, you guessed right.
2. A Flatter Belly
Your body breaks down carbs into simple sugars. These sugars lead to weight gain which affect your belly as well. Instead of saying “God when?” every time you see a flat belly online, you already know what to do to start seeing expected belly results.
Don’t say we did not do anything for you o.
3. Stronger Muscles
Your muscles need protein and other nutrients in order to grow properly. If all you eat is carbs, your muscles would not be as strong as they should. Plus, proteins help in the proper growth of your hair and nails.
You better stop running away from beans.
4. Better Absorption Of Nutrients
Your body needs many nutrients, and carbs get in the way of proper absorption of these nutrients at times. We don’t think you want to be malnourished, which is why we’re letting you in on the good stuff: consume more fruits and protein, and throw away carbohydrates.
Just kidding, but reduce the carbs. You won’t die.
5. Reduced Calorie Intake
Carbohydrates are very high in calories, which means eating them a lot makes you add weight. If you have been looking for a way to start your fit fam journey and burn calories, begin by cutting down on? You already know.
Other benefits include having more energy, staying fuller for longer hours and reduced risk of diabetes.
#HealthAndBeauty is a lifestyle segment to keep you feeling and looking good. In this edition we share five reasons to reduce one’s carbohydrates intake.
