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.
As the primary source of energy for the body, carbohydrates play a role in regulating fat and protein metabolism. With a sufficient supply of carbohydrates to meet the general needs of the body, it will not have to use protein and fat for energy. Protein will serve its primary purposes of tissue growth and repair.