* Lots of foods have simple carbohydrates. Non-diet sodas, cake, cookies--think sugar and there you are. But, you should be learning about complex carbohydrates that contain fiber and take longer for your body to digest. Complex carbohydrates are released more slowly into your system. * For information about refined (processed) carbohydrates, and to learn about low carbohydrate foods, see the page links, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
some foods high in carbs such as cakes and french fries, are not considered to be concentrated sources of carbs because they are also concentrated sources of calories and fat.
Carbohydrates are complicated to understand sometimes. There are good carbs and bad carbs. The good carbs are complex carbs and are found in most good and healthy foods.
Generally as much as possible. Foods with complex carbs usually contain a greater number of other nutrients and fibre than foods with just sugar(non-complex carbs). They are also better for your teeth and prevent your blood sugar levels from fluctuating to much.
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.
That depends entirely on the sport. Most team sports require a lot of movement and movement requires a lot of energy, complex carbs are the best way to help your body keep long term energy. Things like breads, noodles, and other grainy foods are very good sources of complex carbs.
complex carbs to keep your sugar even while getting tatted
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Complex carbohydrates are also known as polysaccharides. The most complex carbohydrate appears to be oats. Wholegrain foods and starchy vegetables are also good sources of complex carbohydrates.
To get some ideas on foods that contain complex carbohydrates you could visit websites such as Live Strong, Body for Life, Eat Clean Diet and Weight Loss For All.
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A complex CHO is another name for a complex carbohydrate (also known as the 'good carbs'). They serve as energy for the brain, muscles and central nervous system in particular. Common sources include: pasta, rice, potatoes, peas, corn, beans, fruit.
NO CARBOHYDRATES! "Bad carbs" (simple) are foods like white bread, white rice, pasta and all typical junk food high in sugar. "Good carbs" (complex) on the other hand are foods such as oatmeal, whole wheat bread, brown rice, and other whole grains.