carbs

Carbs are comforting and delicious - but should you feel guilty about the pleasure? Heck, no! Carbs are a vital part of a balanced diet. Your energy level, mood, and digestive system depend on them. If you skimp (low carb diets usually advocate for as low as 20% of your daily energy intake to come from carbs), you're starving your body of a range of vitamins and minerals, killing your chance of concentration, and making you more susceptible to disease. Here are a few more reasons to love your bread basket.