Macronutrients - Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates have many forms – from monosaccharide sugars to large complex starch and storage polysaccharides
The glycaemic (GI) or insulin indices (II) classify carbohydrates by their effect on blood glucose or insulin. While other methods of classification exist (simple / complex, starchy / fibrous), The GI and II are the most relevant to dietary management
Carbohydrates provide both an immediate source of energy for brain and muscles and can also be stored as glycogen
Carbohydrates provide the bedrock of bulking diets adding calories, fibre and micronutrients and also ensure that cutting is effective by providing adequate fuel for training and recovery.
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