Carbohydrates are a staple in most people's diet, especially athletes. Official dietary guidelines encourage Americans to consume more than half their energy from carbohydrates. So carbs must be good for us right? After all, the government is a trustworthy source of information.
You are probably thinking it depends on how much, what type, and when they are consumed. Yes these are all important variables to consider. But one often ignored fact is that people vary widely in their ability to metabolize dietary carbohydrate. This is important because identifying whether or not you are one of the people who struggle with dietary carbohydrate can help you choose a more effective diet to enhance health and performance.
