Carbohydrates - Friend or Foe?

Carbohydrates are often referred to as the evil macro, leading us to increase our body fat if we over-indulge. Now, this is true to an extent, but we need to dig a little deeper. When used wisely, carbs provide us with an increase of glucose for intense training, they can shock our bodies when nearing a plateau on a weight-loss journey, and they are absolutely essential for muscle growth and toning. But not all carbohydrates are the same...