Carbohydrates are nutrients that the body uses in relatively large amounts. They are a 𝑚𝑎𝑗𝑜𝑟 source of energy for your body since they are broken down into blood glucose, which is used to make energy for cells, tissues and organs. However, if there is more sugar than the body can use, the liver may break the sugar down further and store it as body fat.
 
There are two kinds of carbohydrates: 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 and 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱.
 
S𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐬 are made of one or two sugar molecules. These sugars are digested quickly in your body, making them a fast source of energy. Some examples of simple carbs include candy, jams, jellies, soft drinks, honey and table sugar, and other sugars that may be added when foods are processed or prepared.
 
C𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐬 are made from large strings of sugar molecules so they tend to be digested slowly. Complex carbs include legumes, such as peas or beans, starchy vegetables, and whole grain breads and cereals.
 
Are fruits simple or refined?
 
Fruits (vegetables and dairy) are technically made of simple carbohydrates, but because of the fiber, protein and other nutrients that naturally occur in these foods, they act more like complex carbohydrates in the body
 
Choose complex carbs over simple carbs because they are good sources of fiber and other nutrients your body needs.