Fitness Coach
▪️Carbohydrates play an important role in maintaining hormonal balance in girls.
Eating very few carbohydrates can reduce thyroid hormone (T3), which slows down metabolism.
◾Periods may become irregular or even stop (Hypothalamic Amenorrhea).
◾The condition may be worse if you have PCOS, because some good carbohydrates are needed to balance insulin resistance.
◾There is a high possibility of decreased energy and performance. Carbohydrates are the body’s main energy source. If you eliminate them, the body may become weak, dizzy, and workout performance may deteriorate. Muscle recovery after exercise is reduced, because glycogen stores are reduced.
◾Mental health and mood problems may increase.
Low carbohydrates can reduce serotonin levels, which can cause mood swings, anxiety, depression and emotional imbalance.
◾ Attention and focus may decrease (Brain Fog).
◾ Digestive problems may occur. Not eating fibrous carbohydrates (such as vegetables, fruits, brown rice, oats) can cause constipation. Good bacteria for gut health may decrease, which can cause digestive problems.
◾ Long-term metabolic problems may occur. Eating very low carbohydrates in the long term can reduce the body’s metabolism, making it difficult to lose weight.
Some girls may experience hair loss, dry skin and brittle nails.
👉What should you do?
➤ You should reduce carbohydrates smartly, not completely.
➤ You need to keep good carbohydrates instead of sugars, such as: oats, brown rice, quinoa, vegetables, seeds, nuts, fruits.
➤ You should eat carbohydrates according to the type of exercise, especially if you are doing strength training, you should keep some amount.
