When it comes to weight loss or leading a healthy life we tend to cut down on the intake of carbohydrates as these are believed to up your calorie intake and make you gain weight. However this is not true. In fact WHO (World Health Organization) US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and NIN (National Institute of Nutrition) India have all defined the recommended range of macronutrients (Carbohydrates Proteins and Fats). According to these guidelines every individual should consume these macronutrients such that a percentage of total calories must come from each of these nutrients. So for carbohydrates it needs