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Why do simple carbohydrates give you quick bursts of energy while come carbohydrates don't necessarily?
because sugar is in the simple carbs and isn't in the complex carbs therefor simple carbs make you more tired after the energy burst is gone because the sugar wears off faster
Is sugars a simple or complex carbohydrate?
Sugar by itself is a simple carbohydrate , but when it is in foods like potatoes that are carbs but turn into sugar in your body it is a complex carb.
How are the basic carbohydrates classified?
"Simple" carbs, like sugar, or syrup, or honey, and "Complex" carbs, like whole grains, bagels, and spinach pasta....
How many carbs in sugar free jello?
12g....
How many carbs are in apple sauce?
Half a cup of Mott's regular apple sauce has 27g of carbs. One cup of Mott's no sugar apple sauce has 12g of carbs.
How many sugar grams in vodka?
Vodka contains no sugar, carbs, fat, cholesterol, or sodium.
Is a simple sugar a starch?
Starches are actually "complex carbohydrates", (foods that contain 3 or more linked sugars). Simle carbs are also called simple sugars, and are exactly that: like sugar on cereal, or candy. Simple sugars are digested very quickly---remember how cotton candy dissappears?...Other examples of simple carbs are fruits, and milk, which take a bit longer to digest, and therefore have more nutritional value...These kinds of Carbs, as well as complex carbs break down into sugar, which the body uses as fuel. Examples of complex carbs (starches) are pasta, bread, oatmeal, rice, vegetables like broccoli, and beans, like chickpeas and kidney beans. Complex carbs take the longest to digest, and are therefore the best type of carb nutritionally.
How many carbs are in a healthy weight loss diet plan?
There are two kinds of carbs, commonly referred to as "good carbs" and "bad carbs." Carbs are the source of energy in the body and come from starches, fiber and sugar. Simple carbs are the ones to avoid (processed sugar, white bread, candy, etc.) while complex carbs (fruits, veggies, potatoes) are healthier for a variety of reasons. The number of carbs included in the daily meal plan depends on the calories of the plan and how active you are. Read more about carbs here: nutrition.about.com/od/basicnutritionecourse/a/carbohydrates.htm Read about calculating the number of carbs for your diet here: nutrition.about.com/od/askyournutritionist/f/howmanycarbs.htm
Were does the sugar in your blood come from?
The carbs and sugar you eat.
How much sugar in one shot of tequilla?
Tequila contains no sugar, carbs, sodium or fat.
What organic compounds that store sugar?
Organic compounds are carbs, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acid. Glucose is a carb and is the most important simple sugar in our metabolism. One organic compound that holds sugar is a carb.
How much sugar is in 2g carbs?
2g carbs are made of sugars.
