Do carbs cause heart disease?

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Carbs for Heart Health "Carbohydrates are not bad for your heart, as long as you choose a variety of whole, minimally processed carbohydrates in moderation," Keh says. Eating in moderation is key, as is variety. "The greater variety of foods we eat, the greater variety of nutrients our body gets," Keh says.

Similarly, how do carbohydrates affect your health? When you eat carbs, your body breaks them down into simple sugars, which are absorbed into the bloodstream. As the sugar level rises in your body, the pancreas releases a hormone called insulin. If you're healthy, carbohydrates turn into glucose (blood sugar), which your body uses for energy.

Keeping this in view, do carbohydrates clog arteries?

For decades, doctors and nutritionists prescribed low-fat diets to people trying to lower their risk of heart disease. Saturated fats in meats and dairy products were thought to clog our arteries. For most people, it's carbohydrates, not fats, that are the true cause of heart disease.

How do refined carbohydrates affect heart disease?

Bottom Line: Refined carbs may increase blood triglycerides, blood sugar levels and cause insulin resistance. All of these are major risk factors for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.