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Proteins are not simple carbohydrates. Lean meats of any kind including chicken, steak and fish are not a simple carbohydrate. Whole grains are also not considered simple carbohydrates.
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Are sugars and carbohydrates related?
Sugar is one of the class of foods called carbohydrates. There are simple and complex carbohydrates, sugar is a simple one.
Foods that contain more nutrients than do simple carbohydrates?
complex carbohydrates
Which nutrient is found in starchy foods?
Carbohydrates and simple sugars.
What carbohydrates are considered simple sugars?
Glucose
Two types of carbohydrates are?
The two types of carbohydrates are simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are referred to as fast-acting carbohydrates. Sugars are considered simple carbohydrates. Starches are considered complex carbohydrates.
Which foods cause people to become drowsy?
Lots of simple carbohydrates, milk and turkey.
Are potatoes and pasta are good sources of simple carbohydrates?
I believe potatoes and pasta are considered complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are things like table sugar, fruits, etc.
Example of simple carbohydrates?
Simple carbohydrates are the most basic unit of carbohydrates, which consist of a single sugar molecule or two joined sugar molecules. Some examples of foods that contain simple carbohydrates are soda, fruit juice, table sugar, honey and most packaged cereals.
Why are sugary foods considered unhealthy foods?
Because sugary foods contain excessive amount of carbohydrates which is the major cause of obesity, blood pressure and diabetes.
What are carbohydrates in foods?
There are two types of carbohydrates; complex, and simple. Carbohydrates in general are the energy your body recieves from eating food. Simple carbohydrates such as sugary candys give you lots of energy, so you get a 'sugar rush' then crashs later when your body runs of of this energy. Complex carbohydrates such as those in whole wheat bread take longer to digest, but still provide sustaining energy. If you are trying to watch your weight, you want to cut out simple carbohydrates such as candies and opt for fruits.
Where do youlook to see how much simple carbohydrates you ate?
You can look to see how much simple carbohydrates you have consumed by measuring how much you ate and then use the information on the side of the box. All food is labeled with content of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. You can calculate it from there, or get a book or online source that list foods and calories.
How do our bodies process the carbohydrates in foods?
Enzymes in saliva break down many carbohydrates, breaking them into simple sugar that our bodies can more easily use. The specific enzyme is beta-amylase.
