Michael Brown didnât die in the dark. He was eighteen years old, walking down a street in Ferguson, Missouri, from his apartment to his grandmotherâs, at 2:15 on a bright Saturday afternoon. He was, for a young man, exactly where he should beâamong other things, days away from his first college classes.
Heres how these important nutrients work: Carbohydrates, as the primary fuel source for the body, provide quick energy. Opt for complex carbs like peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables, which also deliver the vitamins, minerals, and fiber important for overall health.
The nutrient is the body's main source of energy. There are three different kinds. They include starch, sugar, and fiber. Starch is made from chains of small sugars. When these chains are broken down during digestion, we get energy. We get 4 calories from each gram of starch (or sugar).