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].

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?

Eating carbohydrates rich in starches releases glucose quickly into the blood, akin to drinking soda, spiking blood sugar levels.

Excessive carbohydrate intake may lead to insulin resistance, setting the stage for metabolic syndrome and major health risks.

Exploring how both starch and fiber affect blood sugar levels reveals the complexity of carbohydrates' impact on health.