What Carbohydrates Do in Your Weight Gain Diet

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Can carbohydrates help me gain weight?

What Carbohydrates Do in Your Weight Gain Diet

During digestion, carbohydrates are turned into sugar, which is why they are eliminated in diet plans like Atkins and other low-carb diets. Carbohydrates come in the simple and complex variety. Simple carbs include some fruits, vegetables, honey, granulated sugar, etc. Complex Carbohydrates include beans, grains, potatoes and other vegetables and fruits. Carbs are an ideal food group in your weight gain diet because they are a building block that keeps you going. That is why runners have pasta meals before a big race - carbs inhibit fat burning.

   

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