Carbohydrates - Know The Benefits Of Adding Them To Your Diet!

Starting your day with carbs can sound really strange but the fact is that your body is like an engine which requires fuel for it to function properly. The most commonly used fuel in the body is sugar, which is a form of carbohydrate. Given that most people have a gap of about 8 to 9 hours between the last meal of the day the next morning’s breakfast, it is important that the breakfast should contain adequate fuel for the body to begin with. 

There are various other benefits of eating a carb-rich diet in the morning, read on to know more:

1. Improves exercise regimen: Needless to say, exercise is good for maintaining the overall fitness of the body along with reducing fat and building muscles. And, for exercising you need to a considerable amount of energy to be spent. Now, the best source for this is carbohydrates. For those who work out in the morning, a good dose of carbs can improve the quality of work out, as it increases endurance, and also helps in working out for a longer period of time. 
    
2. Prevents weight gain: Surprising as it may seem, eating carbs in the morning is far better than loading your dinner with carbs. Your activity throughout the day ensures that carbs are consumed, and only the excessive amount is stored. However, eating a carb-loaded meal will lead to conversion in fat and getting stored. Therefore, it is advised to eat carbs earlier in the day than later.
    
3. Bodybuilding: If you are into bodybuilding, then your instructor may have advised you to get enough carbohydrates as they would help in achieving a lean, muscular physique. It also helps regulate metabolism and aids in building your body muscles along with workout.
    
4. Healthy heart: It has been observed that eating carbs in the morning can prevent heart diseases. It also helps prevent obesity by burning more calories which, in turn, improves performance (be it at school or work). Just think of a person who eats a carb-rich breakfast and make a mental comparison of their energy levels. The difference is there for all to see.

So, what should you eat? 

1. Sprouts and 1 chapati
2. Oats and besan chilla
3. Nachni chilla / porridge
4. Sweet potato boiled
5. Bajra or wheat daliya (namkeen or porridge)
6. 1 Stuffed vegetable paratha and curd
7. Poha
8. Idli and sambar

The above foods not just give your body the required carbs, but also small amounts of protein and fats, which makes it completely wholesome. So get into a habit of eating carb-rich breakfast and you will see the improvement your routine!