Name: How do carbohydrates impact your health?
Uploaded: 2019-03-01T16:37:20Z
Duration: 4 min 55 s
Description: The things we eat and drink on a daily basis can impact our health in big ways. Too many carbohydrates, for instance, can lead to insulin resistance, which is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes. But what are carbs, exactly? And what do they do to our bodies? Richard J. Wood explains. [Directed by Qa'ed Mai, narrated by Addison Anderson].

Richard J. Wood: How do carbohydrates impact your health?

How do carbohydrates impact your health?

The things we eat and drink on a daily basis can impact our health in big ways. Too many carbohydrates, for instance, can lead to insulin resistance, which is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes. But what are carbs, exactly? And what do they do to our bodies? Richard J. Wood explains. [Directed by Qa'ed Mai, narrated by Addison Anderson].

Carbohydrates, whether found in bread, rice, or soda, have a similar impact on blood sugar even if they taste different. The way carbohydrates are structured—simple or complex, starch or fiber—changes how quickly glucose enters the bloodstream. Rapid surges in blood sugar can trigger insulin resistance, which now affects up to 32% of Americans through metabolic syndrome. Choosing foods with more fiber and fewer rapidly digested starches can help protect against serious health risks.