There’s a good reason for this. The brain mainly uses glucose for energy, but is unable to store this type of sugar. The body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose and delivers it to the brain via the bloodstream. Depriving the body of carbohydrates deprives the brain of energy, and, voila: you’re repeating third grade, or at least repeatedly asking a question you first posed just ten minutes ago. According to Nutrition.gov (and your mom), a healthy diet “provides enough of each essential nutrient, contains a variety of foods from all of the basic food groups, provides adequate energy to maintain a healthy weight, and does not contain excess fat, sugar, salt or alcohol.” Sorry to disappoint, but it’s time to put the bacon cheeseburger down and walk (or run, or do a few lunges) away. The low-carb claims are too good to be true. Via: ScienceDaily.com
