Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: What You Need to Know

There is a lot of confusion about what to eat if we want to lose weight.

What are we talking about when we say we need them? Carbohydrates are found in a variety of foods and drinks.

She explains that there are three main types ofCarbohydrates. Complex and simple sugars are not the same. The body's preferred source of energy is complexCarbohydrates help to fuel our nervous system and muscles. SimpleCarbohydrates, on the other hand, are much quicker to digest and send a burst of energy into the bloodstream.

Adhering to a low-carb diet can leave you with low energy and may even lead to deficiency of vitamins and minerals.

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It is important to eat a balanced diet of all the five food groups to get the vitamins and minerals the body needs. A balanced diet is important for your health, and we talked to Oddy about the differences between good and bad carbs.

Some are better than others in terms of their health. Carbohydrates found in plant-based foods are often packed with vitamins and minerals that can help to improve your metabolism.

According to Oddy, if you want to reap the benefits ofCarbohydrates, you should opt for complexCarbohydrates, such as wholegrains and fruit and Vegetables.

There are some examples of good food.

• Oats
• Quinoa
• Whole fruit
• Sweet potatoes (ideally with the skin)
• Beets
• Yogurt
• Bananas
• Carrots
• Nuts and seeds
• Brown rice
• Whole grain bread
• Legumes (beans, peas, lentils, soybeans and peanuts)

What are 'bad' carbs?

Oddy says that sugars are broken down quickly and used as energy.

These foods have little nutrition due to the removal of the bran and germ of the whole grain.

Simple carbs are often labeled bad, but not all of them are. Oddy says that some fruit and milk contain a variety of healthy vitamins and minerals.

Bad carbs can be seen in the examples.

• White bread
• Pizza dough
• Pastries
• White pasta
• Beer
• Fruit juice
• Sugary sodas
• Pancakes
• Tomato sauce
• Cake
• Pretzels

What's the difference between good and bad carbs?

Oddy says that choosing a variety of complex carbohydrates each day is great for feeding the gut microbiome.

The impact on blood sugar levels is important for people with Diabetes or PCOS.

Stable blood sugar levels will help keep you happy.

Recent studies show that people who regularly consume foods containing low-quality, simpleCarbohydrate have an increased risk of chronic disease.

According to a study published in the Lancet, eating too little or too many calories can be bad for you.

Should you avoid simple carbohydrates?

Oddy says it's important to note that not all simpleCarbohydrates are Unhealthy.

Fruits and milk are rich in vitamins and minerals. There are foods with added sugars that should be avoided. Enjoying all foods and meals in moderation is good for your body and mind. Moderate is the key word here. We try to get rid of the idea that certain foods are bad.

The article is not meant to give medical advice.