Carbs Make You a Poor Mobilizer of Fat
publication date: Jan 1, 2010
Fats are readily oxidized and contain about twice the energy as carbohydrate or protein (9 calories versus 4 calories per gram). You carry far more metabolizable energy as fat than any other fuel. So, why do runners, bikers, hikers, and, well you name it, consume so much carbohydrate? They have their reasons, but I am not so sure they are that sound.
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