Every living cell in your body requires fuel for existence. Carbohydrates play a significant role in meeting those needs by providing necessary energy. In addition, many carbohydrate-containing foods also provide fiber, important vitamins, minerals, and phyto-chemicals that have been shown to improve health. Since carbohydrates are found in a wide selection of foods, including bread, pasta and other grain products, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and sugar, they are great for adding variety and flavor to your diet. A diet that severely limits carbohydrates is potentially harmful and pretty boring, making a strict low-carbohydrate diet an unsustainable method of weight loss for most people.

The bottom line is that weight gain occurs when more calories are eaten than burned. It doesn’t matter if the extra calories come from carbohydrates, protein, or fat. In addition to an active lifestyle, the real key to weight management is to take an “all foods fit” approach using variety, balance, and moderation to guide you.

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