| Carbohydrate-rich foods are the most common and | | | | carbohydrates. Different pasta recipes were created |
| the best source of energy. These are usually foods | | | | so that there is variation and incorporation of |
| that contain starch, which are converted into simple | | | | vegetables, meat and fish in the diet. |
| sugars that are utilized by the cells of the body. Lack | | | | Breads are also common sources of carbohydrates. |
| of carbohydrates in the diet can cause lack of energy, | | | | These may be eaten at almost anytime of the day |
| inability to focus, and lack of physical and mental | | | | and may be paired with any drink from coffee to |
| alertness. However, for people who have problems | | | | juices. |
| with sugar metabolism, particularly those with diabetes, | | | | * Sweets and other sugars |
| too much carbohydrates and sugars in the diet can | | | | For people who need immediate sources of energy, |
| pose some critical health issues. Here are some of the | | | | they may take sweets such as chocolates or candies |
| most common carbohydrate and sugar-rich foods. | | | | in order to supply their requirements. Those who |
| * Potatoes | | | | expect to engage in sports and other athletic activities |
| You can have them baked, mashed or as a salad. | | | | should have some sweets that they can take before |
| Potatoes are great for lunch especially if you need a | | | | or after their training. |
| lot of energy for your activities during the afternoon. | | | | * Fruit juices |
| You may take them with some meat, fish and | | | | Most people who would like to go on a diet are |
| vegetables in order to have all the necessary nutrients | | | | encouraged to drink a lot of fruit juices in order to help |
| for metabolism and immunity. | | | | them lose weight. Known to few, fruit juices also |
| * Rice | | | | contain sugars that increases a person's calorie intake. |
| In East Asian countries, the major source of | | | | Thus, it is important that fruit juices are also computed |
| carbohydrates in the diet are rice and other grain | | | | when a person is trying to lose some weight. |
| products. Like potatoes, rice is usually eaten with fish, | | | | Carbohydrates and sugars are necessary for the |
| meat or vegetables. For Asians, rice may be eaten | | | | body in order to function completely. Depletion of blood |
| during breakfast, lunch or dinner. | | | | sugar, which comes from carbohydrates, will have |
| * Breads and pastas | | | | several health issues. However, only sufficient |
| For those in Europe and other Western countries, | | | | carbohydrates should be consumed to prevent |
| breads and pastas are their primary source of | | | | obesity, excess weight and other medical conditions. |