Over the past few years, carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap from fad diets. The truth is, carbohydrates are an essential part to overall healthy living. Carbs are used as the primary energy source in the body. All carbs are different types of sugar that are divided into several categories.
Carbs are known best as an instant source of energy. Any carb that is ingested into the body is turned into glucose and sent into the blood stream to fuel muscle contractions and based upon the glycemic index, will be absorbed more quickly or slowly.