What are carbs?
Carbohydrates are a form of glucose and are the main source of energy in our body. Carbohydrates are present in both healthy and unhealthy foods. We need to pick the right foods. Processed foods like chips, cookies, cakes etc. are high in carbs, but they can make you gain fat. You need to consume healthy carbs like sweet potato, quinoa, oats, jowar, rice, etc.
How do carbs help in gaining muscles?
Miten Kakaiya, fitness coach and founder of Miten Says Fitness, recently shared an Instagram reel where he shared the reasons why carbs are important for muscle gain. “Carbs are an essential part of your diet if you are looking to gain lean muscle, so don’t avoid them!” wrote Kakaiya.
1. Carbs get stored in our muscles and liver as glycogen, which acts as fuel for your muscles.
2. Complex carbohydrates (quinoia, sweet potato, oats, etc.) take longer to enter the bloodstream, providing a steady stream of energy while exercising.
3. They keep you full for longer, reducing your cravings and making you less prone to overeating.
