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CARBOHYDRATES
Although carbohydrates are the most common source
of energy in humans, the simple fact is that there is not a
single carbohydrate that is essential to human life. Also,
you should note that sugar provides absolutely zero
nutritional value – ZERO!
HOW MANY TYPES OF
CARBHYDRATES ARE THERE?
Carbohydrates are classified into two types: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are also
known as simple sugars. Simple sugars are those found in refined sugars (and the foods they are
made with, such as cookies, candies, etc.) but also in food like fruit and milk.
Complex carbohydrates are known as starches. Starches include grain products such as cereals,
bread, pasta, crackers and rice. Like simple carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates can be refined
or left unrefined. Refined carbohydrates are considered to be less healthy as the refining process
strips away much of the vitamins, protein and fiber. Unrefined carbohydrates cause less insulin
spike and because of that, they are considered to be the healthiest of the carbohydrates.
Regardless of whether the carbohydrates are simple or complex, they both cause spikes in blood
sugar. As you will see shortly, these spikes in blood sugar are the #1 cause of unwanted body fat.
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