Let's check out the facts: The Truth About Carbohydrates -
Carbohydrates are the ideal fuel for most body functions. It
supplies the body with the energy needed for the muscles, brain
and the central nervous system. In fact, the human brain depends
exclusively on carbohydrates for its energy. - Carbohydrates are
found in fruits, vegetables, beans, dairy products, foods made
from grain products, and sweeteners such as sugar, honey,
molasses, and corn syrup. - The body converts the digestible
carbohydrate into glucose, which our cells use as fuel. Some
carbs (simple) are broken down quickly into glucose while others
(complex) are broken down and enter the bloodstream more
gradually. Some glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and
muscles for future use. If there is extra glucose, it is
converted into body fat. That means the faster that carbs are
converted to glucose, the more that eventually converts to fat.