Carbs aren't bad for you!

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A few quick points about Carbs:

- Getting down to the science of things, carbs actually help your body use protein to build muscle! Meaning that by eating a low carb diet much of your protein you are consuming goes to waste!

- Carbs give your muscles glycogen, glycogen is the gas for our bodies. By being the main fuel source, your performance (or ability to go hard in the gym) is going to be greatly affected when you don't have carbs in you!

- If you don't eat carbs, you are actually missing out on key nutrients that you need for a healthy diet! An article from Harvard Health Publishing states, "The nutrients found in whole grains include essential fatty acids: the B vitamins, folate, vitamin E, zinc and magnesium. Whole grains also have fiber. Fruit and starchy vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals, as well as phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are compounds that form a plants immune system. They help prevent disease in humans when eaten. Phytonutrients include carotenoids and flavonoids."

So now we ask, have you had your carbs today?