Do We Need Carbohydrates? – Dr. Berg

Are carbs healthy? Find out if you really need carbohydrates in this video.

0:00 Introduction: Do we need carbohydrates?
0:45 Simple vs. complex carbohydrates
1:30 Vegetable carbs
1:45 Carbohydrates and fiber
2:08 Carbohydrates in food
2:39 Carbohydrates in fruit
3:52 Carbohydrates in grains and starches
5:34 Summary: Do we need carbohydrates?

In this video, we’re going to talk about carbohydrates. The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide the body with energy. Many people think that carbohydrates are your only source of energy, but the body is able to utilize protein and fat for energy as well.

Carbohydrates are classified as either simple or complex. Simple carbohydrates include foods like table sugar, honey, and agave nectar. They are absorbed quickly by the body, giving you a burst of energy.

Simple carbohydrates spike the hormone insulin, which regulates blood sugar. Insulin lowers your blood sugar after you consume simple carbohydrates, causing you to crash.

Complex carbohydrates take longer for the body to process because of additional components such as fiber.

Vegetables contain carbohydrates along with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You get the majority of your vitamins and minerals from vegetable carbs, as well as fiber to feed the microbes in your intestinal flora.

Beans and fruits are carbohydrates that can be good for some people; however, they contain a lot of carbs. If you are trying to lose weight or if you have a slow metabolism, it may be beneficial to limit these foods.

Grains are refined carbohydrates that can be very hard on the digestive system. Grains are not very nutrient-dense, so I it's best to avoid them.

Similar to grains, starches are low in nutrients and turn into sugar fairly quickly. I recommend avoiding starches if you are trying to lose weight.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching. I hope you’ve learned which healthy carbs to add to your diet. I’ll
see you in the next video.