Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy and fuel for vital organs such as the kidneys and central nervous system.
However, when you eat too many carbohydrates, your blood sugar levels rise. Therefore, reducing your carbohydrate intake is one of the healthy ways.
100-150 grams of carbohydrates/day
This level is often more suitable for people who exercise regularly and are active or those who want to stay healthy and maintain a normal weight.
For people who are sedentary, it can be difficult to lose weight due to eating too many carbohydrates each day.
If you have just switched from a traditional diet to a low-carb diet, it is better to use this amount of carbohydrates as a transition for your body to adapt better.
Appropriate carbohydrates include all vegetables, small amounts of fruits and nuts, and moderate amounts of healthy starches, such as potatoes and sweet potatoes.
Healthy grains like oats and quinoa.
50-100 grams of carbohydrates/day
This amount of carbohydrates is easily accepted by most people and maintained over the long term it will bring good results in blood sugar control, weight, overall health.
20-50 grams of carbohydrates/day
If your daily carbohydrate intake is below 50 grams, your body will enter a state of nutritional ketosis (a metabolic adaptation that helps the body survive without food).
The liver will produce ketone bodies to provide energy for the brain and various organs of the body, at the same time, your appetite will be greatly reduced and the body will start burning fat.
