Carbohydrates are also called saccharides (sugars). They consist of carbon, acid and hydrogen atoms and are a collective term for various sugar compounds. Carbohydrates are one of the main nutritional components, along with proteins and fats, and above all provide energy for the daily demands to which our body is exposed. When walking, running, breathing, … Carbohydrates
Effect It is estimated that 50-60% of the human energy requirement is covered by carbohydrates. They are absorbed from the intestine into the blood in the form of monosaccharides. If the carbohydrates are supplied as polysaccharides, they must first be split into monosaccharides. This begins in the oral cavity thanks to the saliva and continues … Effect | Carbohydrates
Occurrence Carbohydrates can be divided into different groups. Sugars include fruit sugar (fructose), malt sugar (maltose), milk sugar (lactose) and mucilage sugar (galactose). These sugars are mainly found in fruits such as bananas, apples, pears, plums and pineapples and are usually a mixture of glucose and fructose. Lactose, the milk sugar, is found in all … Occurrence | Carbohydrates
Dosage In contrast to proteins and fats, carbohydrates are not vital (essential). The body can survive and provide energy even without carbohydrates. However, energy production via carbohydrates is the fastest way to get energy. (see also: Diet without carbohydrates) A general dosage recommendation for carbohydrates was that 55% of the daily calories should be taken … Dosage | Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate intake in the evening A popular opinion in connection with carbohydrates and weight loss is that carbohydrate-containing meals in the evening provoke overweight. Especially the low-carb diets supported by many celebrities are based on this thesis. But can it be so generally confirmed? In order to get to the bottom of this question, the … Carbohydrate intake in the evening | Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates in beer “Beer makes you fat” – this wisdom or the so-called “beer belly” are indications that a high beer consumption is not exactly beneficial to the line. But what is this effect based on? A 0.33 liter bottle of beer contains about 10.3 grams of carbohydrates, depending on the type and brand. This … Carbohydrates in beer | Carbohydrates
Food supplement A dietary supplement is a variable substance that is intended to support the body’s metabolism through its intake and effectiveness. One also speaks of so-called supplements. As the name suggests, dietary supplements are “supplements”, which means that the intake of carbohydrate supplements, for example, is not intended to replace intake through food and … Food supplement | Carbohydrates
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Brassica oleracea Kappes, cabbageA description of white cabbage is unnecessary. Cabbage is one of the oldest cultivated plants and widely spread. Only recently has the juice of white cabbage been discovered as a medicine. The cabbage leaves and the juice of the cabbage are used to make medicine. Also a vitamin, also called anti-ulcer factor, … Cabbage
