When it comes to carbohydrates, you must note that there are three main types of carbs: Sugars, starches and fiber.
Sugars are also called simple carbohydrates, found in common ‘unhealthy’ foods such as candy, desserts, processed foods, and regular soda.
Starches are complex carbohydrates, which are made of lots of simple sugars combined together. Your body needs starches to break the sugars and form energy.
Lastly, fiber is also a complex carbohydrate, which your body cannot break and which is why eating fibrous foods keeps you fuller for a longer period of time.
That said, you can simply divide the carbs into ‘good’ carbs, which are complex carbs, and ‘bad’ carbs, which are simple carbs.
Simple carbohydrates that are found in soda, candy, desserts and processed foods should be eliminated from your diet as these increase your risk of various diseases.
On the contrary, foods with complex carbohydrates have more important nutrients, including fiber and B vitamins.
