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Complex carbohydrates are made up of sugar molecules that are strung together in long, complex chains.

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Complex carbohydrates are made up of sugar molecules that are strung together in long, complex chains. Complex carbohydrates are found in foods such as peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables. Both simple and complex carbohydrates are turned to glucose (blood sugar) in the body and are used as energy.

List of complex carbs for weight loss

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Please click here if you are not redirected within a few seconds. Complex carbohydrates are made up of sugar molecules that are strung together in long, complex chains. Complex carbohydrates are found in foods such as peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables.

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Examples include beans, oatmeal, 100% whole-wheat bread, quinoa, barley, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and many other plant foods.

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Complex carbs pack in more nutrients than simple carbs. They're higher in fiber and digest more slowly. This also makes them more filling, which means they're a good option for weight control. They're also ideal for people with type 2 diabetes because they help manage blood sugar spikes after meals.

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Simple carbohydrates are broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy.

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Simple carbohydrates are broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy. Simple carbohydrates are found naturally in foods such as fruits, milk, and milk products. They are also found in processed and refined sugars such as candy, table sugar, syrups, and soft drinks.

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Please click here if you are not redirected within a few seconds. Simple carbohydrates are broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy. Simple carbohydrates are found naturally in foods such as fruits, milk, and milk products. They are also found in processed and refined sugars such as candy, table sugar, syrups, and soft drinks.

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Simple carbohydrates are found naturally in foods such as fruits, milk, and milk products. They are also found in processed and refined sugars such as candy, table sugar, syrups, and soft drinks.

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Simple carbs are fairly easy for your body to digest. Not much happens in the mouth or stomach—most simple carbohydrate digestion occurs in the small intestine. Enzymes break the simple sugars into individual components that can cross the intestinal walls of and enter your bloodstream.

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Eating plenty of Fiber reduces risk of heart disease, certain cancers, obesity, and type two diabetes. A high Fiber diet counters the increased risk of colon cancer caused by processed meat

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The part of food that is not broken down by the body and helps keep your digestive system and functioning properly.
(How Food Works pg 24/25)

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https://www.dk.com/us/book/9780241289396-how-food-works/

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Found in foods such as nuts, cereals, and seeds. It keeps bowels healthy by increasing the weight stool.

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Dissolves in water making it a thick gel. Found in root vegetables, fruit, and lentils. It prevents constipation.