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• • • • Pears Blueberries Grapefruit Cherries Complex Carbohydrates Unlike simple carbohydrates these aren’t easily broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream as quickly. Because they are complex in structure take longer to break down and are released gradually, not instantly into the bloodstream. This means that they provide a steady, stable source of energy and because they are slow releasing have a chance to be burned off rather than stored as fat. Examples of complex carbohydrates: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Vegetables (cellulose) Whole grain breads Wholegrain cereals Whole grain pasta Legumes Potatoes Sweet potatoes Brown rice Bagels Corn Beans Yams Peas Jasmine rice Lentils You should incorporate more complex carbs into your diet but that’s not to say that you can’t have the occasional treat. 51