What happens if you have too many carbohydrates?

Answer 1

• You may gain weight and you may become obese over a period of time, particularly if you eat too many refined processed carbohydrates. You may also develop certain diet related diseases if you consume too many refined processed carbohydrates.

• Refined processed carbohydrates are a major cause of fat accumulating around the stomach, unwanted weight gain, insulin resistance, syndrome X, obesity, type 2 Diabetes, Heart disease, hypertension and many other diet related diseases. If you are unsure what these foods are, you will find a list of refined processed carbohydrates, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.

• Carbohydrates are stored as fats and they are drawn upon to provide the body with energy when the carbohydrates intake is low. However, consuming too many carbohydrates can lead to weight gain and obesity.

• Too many carbohydrates will increase fat storage. Excess carbohydrates are stored in the body as fat. In which case, you will gain weight. You get fat or obese as it is stored as adipose tissue ( body fat) under the skin).

• Consume fewer refined processed carbohydrates and burn off (through cardio exercise) what carbohydrates you do consume. See the Related Questions, further down this page, for more information and a list of refined processed carbohydrates.

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Answer 2

Carbs that are not absorbed and used as energy, and broken down and store as fat. That being said, carbs are good for you but eating to much can just turn into excess fat.

Too many refined (processed) carbohydrates can lead to weight gain, obesity, insulin resistance and many diet related diseases.

Answer 3

Carbs are not bad. Its the kind of carbs you eat that can cause a variety of health disorders.

It is the simple carbohydrates (sugar, refined flour foods) that promote the over-secretion of insulin that offsets rising blood sugar levels and can ultimately cause individuals to become insulin resistant and possibly develop diabetes.

Effective diets for insulin resistant persons eliminate the use of sugar and simple carbohydrates, call for a reduction in saturated fats and reduce the inclusion of processed food into our meal plan. Instead they substitute whole grains, vegetables, some fruit and fish. Insulin regulators (appetite suppressants) include the following: chromium (a mineral that stabilizes blood sugar and increases metabolic rate); gymnema sylvestre (an herb that reduces the sweet flavor of food reducing desirability); magnesium (a mineral that assists in maintaining blood sugar levels and combats fatigue); and fenugreek (an herb that supports healthy glucose metabolism.)

People whose diets have consisted of primarily refined carbohydrates not only leave themselves open for diabetes, but also can set themselves up for hypertension (high blood pressure) and high cholesterol. All of these conditions can occur as a result of a refined carbohydrate diet and insulin resistance. Together they are known as Syndrome X, and they increase the individual's risk of heart disease. Chronically high levels of insulin increase the craving for carbohydrates, so, if you can't stay away from hot-fudge sundaes, you may want to have a check-up by your doctor.

Answer 4

If you consume more carbohydrates than what your body needs then they are stored. Another wards they turn into fat.

Answer 5

You get fat!

Answer 6

You get fat.

Answer 7

You can get really fat.

Answer 8

Obviously,you gain weight ...

Answer 9

Gain fats