Question

What is the difference between carbohydrates and fats

Answer 1

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are called the “macronutrients.”
We need carbohydrates to fuel our bodies and we need fatsfor hormone production and for a healthy nervous system.

Carbohydrates include sugars like table sugar or fruit sugar, starches like potatoes or bread, and also something called fiber. We need fiber for a healthy digestive system, to help slow down blood sugar metabolism, and to keep our cholesterol levels normal.
Fats come from the oils in vegetables, nuts, seeds, and from the fat in animals. Fats are needed in our diet for several reasons. Fats help us feel satisfied or full, they are the helpful with reducing inflammation and there are several studies out that have shown eating a good ratio of good fat will reduce your risk for several different disease states. Most animal fat is not very good for us, except for fish, so nuts, seeds, and vegetables are usually the best sources of healthy fats. Choosing lean animal protein is important to avoid the meats’ saturated fat content.