ASHT provides this section of the website to offer patients and the general public information on hand therapy and common hand conditions. What is hand therapy? Hand therapy is the art and science of evaluating and treating injuries and conditions of the upper extremity (shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand).
1 Carbohydrates aid in regulating blood glucose and also help the body break down fatty acids, thus preventing ketosis. So, eat plenty of foods that are rich in carbohydrates. However, it is advisable to opt for only natural, slow digesting carb-rich foods.  Carbohydrates also act as a source of 'bio-fuel' for the body.
Your body looks at carbohydrates as fuel, so one of the main functions of carbohydrates is supplying energy to the body. Your brain is particularly in need of the simple carbohydrate glucose as an energy source. So supplying energy to the brain is another important function. We also see that having enough carbs for energy can prevent the breakdown of proteins for energy.