I understand that calories control weight gain/loss, but why are some foods unhealthy? If you are healthy, work out, and have no deficiencies, why shouldn’t you eat loads of chocolate, soft drinks etc? Doesn’t everything we eat break down into the same stuff?
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Foods that are especially high in sugar and non-complex carbs are higher on the glycemic index, meaning they cause a quick and large spike in your blood sugar. Frequently having these large spikes is what can lead to one’s body becoming insulin resistant, a precursor to diabetes among other issues. Proper exercise can mitigate this but it’s still why you should eat a balanced diet.
ETA: this is of course not the entire reasoning, just one aspect I’m personally more aware of because I eat a low carb diet.
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