Do carbohydrates cause weight gain?

Sugar intake can lead to weight gain if not properly balanced. All carbohydrates are broken down into “sugar” in the body. Carbohydrates are our bodies preferred fuel source. When we consume more carbohydrates (sugar, bread, cereals, rice, pasta, potatoes, peas, corn, dairy, beans etc.) than our needs we store some in our liver and we convert the rest and store as body fat! Remember to consume ½ your plate fruits and vegetables, ¼ plate lean proteins and ¼ plate whole grains.