Complex Carbohydrates

 

These days there is a lot of "hype" about carbs, like carbs are an enemy to good health and weight loss. Seriously?

Let's stop a moment and consider this. Carbohydrates are the fuel for our bodies, as gasoline (or diesel) is fuel for vehicles. We need the energy that carbs provide.

Now, there is a difference in the types of carbohydrates. The healthy carbs are the complex carbohydrates, as found in whole grains, with minimal processing.

Complex carbohydrates are made up of sugar molecules that are strung together in long, complex chains. Complex carbohydrates are found in foods such as peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables. Both simple and complex carbohydrates are turned to glucose (blood sugar) in the body and are used as energy

Choose whole grain bread, rather than white bread made with bleached white flour. Choose whole grain pastas. Whole grain cereals.