2. CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates are any one of various substances
found in certain foods (such as bread, rice, and
potatoes) that provide your body with heat and
energy and are made of carbon, hydrogen, and
oxygen
Carbohydrates are divided into two types, simple
and complex. The classification is based on the
chemical structure and reflects how quickly sugar
is digested and absorbed.
3. Simple Carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates are also called simple
sugars and are chemically made of one or two
sugars. A simple sugar can be just what the name
implies, the sugar in your sugar bowl. Things like
candy, syrups, and soda pop are also
straightforward examples of simple carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates also include foods such as
fruit and milk. These are better sources of simple
carbs because they contain vitamins and fiber,
and also important nutrients that your body
needs, like calcium.
12. COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES
Complex carbohydrates are also known as
starches and are made of three or more linked
sugars. Grains such as bread, pasta, oatmeal
and rice are complex carbs, as well as some
vegetables like broccoli, corn legumes such as
kidney beans and chick peas. They take the
longest to digest.