Like cholesterol, there are good carbohydrates and bad. The so-called good
carbohydrates are the complex carbohydrates. These foods are natural, whole
grains that have not been chemically refined and stripped of nutrients. They
are high in fiber, which promotes elimination of waste products, a process
that is essential to good health. They also provide a valuable and important
source of energy to the body on a daily basis. Foods that contain complex
carbohydrates include whole grain breads and cereals, rice, beans and
vegetables.
Simple carbohydrates tend to be less healthy, particularly when they are
in the form of refined sugary foods with little nutritional value. These,
unfortunately, are the carbohydrates that most people tend to over-consume,
leading to obesity and its many health problems.
Refined sugars also promote tooth decay and cause blood sugar swings that
can cause irritability, jitteriness and even problems with attention and
concentration. Though there are many dietary guidelines that recommend
getting the majority of calories from carbohydrates, very few of these
carbohydrate calories should be in the form of refined sugars.
With the
low carbohydrate diet craze in full swing, you may believe that
all carbohydrates are bad for your health. While people do tend to eat far
too many carbohydrate-rich foods, particular “empty” calorie snack foods
like cookies, cake and candy, not all carbohydrates are the same.
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