Do you know the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?
Many people believe that carbohydrates are all equally bad and avoid them at all costs in their daily diet, overlooking the fact that this is not the case.
Nowadays it is common practice to want to follow diets that prohibit or control the consumption of carbohydrates. Because of this, many people believe that carbohydrates are all equally bad and avoid them at all costs from their daily diet. Overlooking the fact that this is not the case, there are in fact “good” (complex) carbohydrates as well as “bad” (simple) carbohydrates. The trick is to stop consuming the simple ones by replacing them with the complex ones. Once you understand the difference between simple and complex and learn to identify them, this information will help you have better control over your diet. Simple carbohydrates These are those that come from sugars. Some may be of natural origin (such as whole milk). But most are from added sugars such as glucose and syrups. Because these are so easy to digest, they do not give you a feeling of satiety and as a consequence we can end up overeating. Some examples of simple carbohydrates: white rice, pasta, bread, sweets, desserts, carbonated soft drinks and concentrated juices. The only exception in this group are fruits, such as strawberries and melons, considered simple carbohydrates, but since they are natural sugars, their carbohydrates are very few, so eating them does not affect as much. Complex carbohydrates These are those that are made up more of fiber than sugar. Fiber is slower for the body to digest. Which means that these satisfy us and make us feel full for longer. This is good for those looking to lose extra weight without feeling hungry. Fiber is also a source of energy, which is why these carbohydrates are good for Eat a mid-day snack. Some examples of complex carbohydrates: vegetables, whole grain rice, nuts and beans, whole grain pasta and bread, corn and oats. Its consumption can help reduce the risk of suffering from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular problems. So now that you know what the basic differences are between these two types of carbohydrates, it will be a little easier to replace meals so as not to negatively impact our body, without stopping eating the necessary carbohydrates.
