Carbs or carbohydrates are an integral part of our daily nutrition, constituting a major part of our diet, they are essential in the effective operation of our body. It is these carbohydrates that we burn down to produce energy and thus help us effectively function. The carbohydrates are basically sugars that can be brought down to the digestible form and digested within our body since the name itself suggests the digestion of carbohydrates releases carbon di oxide, hydrates (water) and some amount of energy. The same energy is used up by our body in our day to day functioning. Carbs are present in all of our food, be it from pastries, meat, vegetables etc. They have presence in all the food. Good to the body if consumed in moderation. Consumption of excess carbohydrates results in excess amount of sugars in the body.

Carbohydrates are important to athletes and sportspersons as they tend to do more amounts of physical exercises, they also have the tendency to lose more sugars in the body and thus they are advised to consume more amounts of carbohydrates. For instant replenishment of energy, glucose is used. Glucose contains maximum amount of carbohydrates.

Now the question here arises as of how much carbs per day must be consumed by an average individual. As research suggests a person whose daily intake is 2000 calories must take in about 250grams of calories. That is around one-eighth of the food intake of an individual. Considering most of our food contains carbohydrates, that shouldn't be a problem. Tracking your carb intake is essential in the smooth functioning of your body. The source of your carbohydrates is an essential factor too, since carbohydrates obtained by the right food rich in other nutrients provide that perfect balance in your diet. Carbohydrates from fried and oily food should be avoided as they contain only carbohydrates, calories and no nutrients.

Food containing Trans fats and saturated fats also spell trouble due to the lack of nutrients in them.

It is important to understand the carbohydrate intake should complement with an equal amount of nutrients, as this results in a perfect diet and good health. Thus carb intake should be in a moderation it neither be too less or too more. So watch your diet closely, live healthy and stay healthy!