macronutrient

Do Carbs make you gain weight?

Submitted by Emily on

Carbs get such a bad rep and it makes no sense.  Carbs themselves Do Not Make You Gain Weight.  Eating in excess of your daily caloric intake will cause weight gain.

Carbohydrates are an essential macronutrient and one that your brain, muscles and cells in your body survive on.   By not eating enough carbs you are essentially starving your body of fuel and it is for this reason that a lot of people feel the following symptoms when they are on a low or zero carb diet.