Most people try to lower the number of carbs they take during the day, but it’s possible to overdo it and end up not eating enough carbs for your daily needs. Low-carb diets such as keto can have some negative effects on your health, especially if you limit yourself to only 5-10% of carbs in your daily diet. Here are the 3 most obvious signs that you should eat more carbs.
You’re Constantly Tired
Carbs are the primary source of fuel for your whole body, so if you don’t eat enough of them you’ll end up feeling tired all the time. Of course, this doesn’t mean you should load up on sugar and white bread, because the effects of these so-called simple carbs are short-term and you’ll soon feel hungry and tired again.
Bloating
Carbs are often considered “guilty” for causing bloating, but that’s only true if your carbs come from white flour and refined sugars. If you reduce all carbs to the minimum you’ll also reduce the amount of fiber you intake, which will cause bloating.
You Can’t Focus
Carbs are very important for your brain, so if you can’t focus on work or on any other task, have some whole-wheat bread or sweet potatoes for lunch and you’ll see the improvement instantly.
