GOOD CARBS VS BAD CARBS

WHAT IS CARBS?

Carbohydrates (also called carbs) are a sort of macro-nutrient found in certain foods and drinks. Sugars, starches and fiber are carbohydrates. Other macro-nutrients include fat and protein. Your body needs these macro-nutrients to remain healthy.

WHAT IS GOOD CARBS?

All carbs break down into glucose, the simplest carbs for your health are those you'll dine in their closest to nature state as possible. Vegetables, fruit, pulses, legumes, unsweetened dairy products, and 100% whole grains, like rice, quinoa, wheat, and oats.

WHAT IS BAD CARBS?

WHAT IS SIMPLE CARBS?

Simple carbohydrates are weakened quickly by the body to be used as energy. Simple carbohydrates are found naturally in foods like fruits, milk, and milk products. they're also found in processed and refined sugars like candy, table sugar, syrups, and soft drinks. it's converted to sugar much faster within the body, can spike glucose.

WHAT IS PROCESSED CARBS?

Refined carbs also are called simple carbs or processed carbs. There are two main types:

 
Sugars: Refined and processed sugars,like sucrose, high fructose syrup and agave syrup.
Refined grains: These are grains that have had the fibrous and nutritious parts removed.

It is converted to sugar quickly, can spike blood glucose, and are often stripped/devoid of any nutritional value.

WHAT IS COMPLEX CARBS?

Complex carbohydrates are made from sugar molecules that are strung together in long, complex chains. Complex carbohydrates are found in foods like peas, beans, whole grains and vegetables. It break down more slowly allowing a more gradual release of energy. Contain fiber and other important vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.

THE ROLE HEALTHY CARBS PLAY IN WEIGHT LOSS:

• Provide sustainable energy
• Support weight loss 
• Regulates hormones
• Support better night sleep

CARBS TO AVOID OR MODERATE:

• White beard/Pasta
• Potato chips
• Pasteurized Fruit juices
• Cereal
• Frozen desert
• Refined sugar
• Candy  

• Donuts/Baked goods

CARBS TO ENJOY: 

• Non-starchy vegetables
• Fruits
• Beets
• Sweet Potatoes 

• Oats

• Brown rice
• Pumpkin and squash
• Quinoa 

• Beans and lentils

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