Let's go over what this word really means. The next time someone
tells you that carbohydrates or carbs are bad for you; please feel free
to slap them in the face. Ever since the Atkins diet gained popularity,
people think carbs are satanic and should be avoided like they're
herpes.
Here's the 411 people: Carbs are macronutrients that play a key role in supplying the body with energy. As you eat foods that are in the carb family, the body converts them into simple sugars which are dissolved into your bloodstream. Below we will go through the two different kinds of carbs. Carbs can be either simple or complex based on their chemical composition and affect your blood sugar levels differently.
Simple Carbs
Simple carbs or simple sugars are quickly broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream. There are "good for you" simple carbs and "bad for you" simple carbs. Fruit and dairy products contain simple carbs; these are the "good for you" carbs because they contain natural occurring sugars. Simple carbs are needed after completing energy depleting activities, and throughout the day when you hit that wall of exhaustion. Processed foods that are pre-made, packaged or have processed and/or refined sugar (un-natural) and artificial sweeteners in them are the "bad for you" carbs and should not be eaten.
An example of a "good for you" sweetener is honey. Weber Nutrition describes simple carbohydrates as foods that satisfy your sweet tooth like the bite sized all natural, organic, gluten & dairy-free energizing protein food snack called Nakee Nibs.
Complex Carbs
Complex carbs or starches are broken down slowly and cause a gradual rise in your blood sugar levels.
Examples of "good for you" complex carbs include brown rice, multi-grain foods, vegetables and plant based protein sources similarly found in Nakee Nibs. A few "bad for you" complex carbs include buttery white noodles, white bread, sugary cereals, desserts, and other white flour based foods- otherwise known as garbage foods.
What Does Glycemic Mean?
One way to distinguish between simple and complex carbs is to assess the actual rate at which they are broken down and dissolved into the bloodstream, referred to as the glycemic index. Try to consume mostly foods that have low glycemic indexes like Nakee Nibs.
Still Don't Know What To Do?
1.) Eat "good for you" simple carbs in the morning, after a workout/ physical activity, or whenever you need some energy.
2.) Eat complex "good for you" complex carbs anytime throughout the day to sustain balanced energy levels.
Here's the 411 people: Carbs are macronutrients that play a key role in supplying the body with energy. As you eat foods that are in the carb family, the body converts them into simple sugars which are dissolved into your bloodstream. Below we will go through the two different kinds of carbs. Carbs can be either simple or complex based on their chemical composition and affect your blood sugar levels differently.
Simple Carbs
Simple carbs or simple sugars are quickly broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream. There are "good for you" simple carbs and "bad for you" simple carbs. Fruit and dairy products contain simple carbs; these are the "good for you" carbs because they contain natural occurring sugars. Simple carbs are needed after completing energy depleting activities, and throughout the day when you hit that wall of exhaustion. Processed foods that are pre-made, packaged or have processed and/or refined sugar (un-natural) and artificial sweeteners in them are the "bad for you" carbs and should not be eaten.
An example of a "good for you" sweetener is honey. Weber Nutrition describes simple carbohydrates as foods that satisfy your sweet tooth like the bite sized all natural, organic, gluten & dairy-free energizing protein food snack called Nakee Nibs.
Complex Carbs
Complex carbs or starches are broken down slowly and cause a gradual rise in your blood sugar levels.
Examples of "good for you" complex carbs include brown rice, multi-grain foods, vegetables and plant based protein sources similarly found in Nakee Nibs. A few "bad for you" complex carbs include buttery white noodles, white bread, sugary cereals, desserts, and other white flour based foods- otherwise known as garbage foods.
What Does Glycemic Mean?
One way to distinguish between simple and complex carbs is to assess the actual rate at which they are broken down and dissolved into the bloodstream, referred to as the glycemic index. Try to consume mostly foods that have low glycemic indexes like Nakee Nibs.
Still Don't Know What To Do?
1.) Eat "good for you" simple carbs in the morning, after a workout/ physical activity, or whenever you need some energy.
2.) Eat complex "good for you" complex carbs anytime throughout the day to sustain balanced energy levels.
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