An age old arguement continues to be found regarding the health value of Carbs and proteins. Let's take a closer look!!!

Both Carbohydrates and Proteins are used for energy and are essential in good health. Another important element of energy are fats. For years, loss of weight and good health have been viewed as joined together. Diets have tried to find the right amount of both carbohydrates and proteins. But nutritionally - what occurs if we load up on one or the other?

Is there 1 that is more healthy and benefical then the others ????

Carbohydrates - Are not an essential food source for survival but organs such as the brain, heart and kidneys are dependant on this food source for energy. Without this food source for quick breakdown, certain organs are unable to function to their capacity. Muscle mass will decrease and brain function will slow along with an increase propensity for infection. These results are related to a decrease of carbohydrate as a food source.

When carbohydrates are absent from from the diet, then the body must find energy from another source. Carbohydrates are found in muscles, organs, and other tissues as proteins. These carbohydrates or glucose molecules will be taken out for energy use.

"The food source for the brain outweighs the need of other organs and tissues."

Therefore the breakdown of the sources can cause serious harm and strain on many organs.

Good vs Bad Carbohydrates: Certain carbohydrates in simple sugars such as chips and cookies and candies are a type of carbohydrates that can cause weight gain when eating in excess and sometimes even in moderation. But other carbohydrates such as grain products,brown rice, vegetables and some fruits are better sources of carbohydrates.

Proteins are essential for amino acids and the carbohydrates that are metabolised from breakdown.The "pieces" that make up proteins become the building blocks for muscles, organs, tissues such as skin, and other areas.Proteins through a complicated process are broken down into carbohydrates and essential amino acids.Foods such as meats, fish, seeds, nuts, vegetables, and some grains.

"The key to weight loss is calories in and calories out."

The body does not care if those calories come from carbs or proteins.When you eat more calories through protein and/or carbs then you burn during the day - the result is weight gain.

High-Carb diets and High-protein diets are options and their opportunity to allow for a larger amount of weight loss has beenargued.

Several keys to weight loss include:

1.) Eating good carbs in moderation: 40%-60%

2.) Eat protein in moderation

3.) Replacement of bad fats with good carbs or proteins

4.) Exercise

*** Remember fats are another energy source - when consumed they are ready for use....when not used they will then be stored in adipose tissues. Again there is a good source and a bad source of fats!!!!

Often if you are truly seeking to loose weight, you need to meet with a proper nutritionist and an exercise trainer that can tailor a menu and an exercise schedule to meet your needs!!!

Originally posted on http://www.iahealth.net/blog