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Carbohydrates - High Carbohydrate Foods 1 year 7 weeks ago

Carbohydrates are the most important source of energy and are part of the mainly vegetarian diet.

Our body needs carbohydrates as an energy source. There are three main types of carbohydrates: simple carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates and starch, dietary fiber.

Simple carbohydrates are found in milk, fruits and sugar. Complex carbohydrates and starches found in grains and cereals such as rice, barley, oats, buckwheat, millet and rye, and some root vegetables – potatoes and parsnips.

Carbohydrates - High Carbohydrate Foods 1 year 7 weeks ago

Carbohydrates are the most important source of energy and are part of the mainly vegetarian diet.

Our body needs carbohydrates as an energy source. There are three main types of carbohydrates: simple carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates and starch, dietary fiber.

Simple carbohydrates are found in milk, fruits and sugar. Complex carbohydrates and starches found in grains and cereals such as rice, barley, oats, buckwheat, millet and rye, and some root vegetables – potatoes and parsnips.

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A wide variety of different forms exist in nature and in the human body and novel manufactured carbohydrates including sports drinks and have been developed for the food industry although the role of sports drinks containing carbohydrates such as Gatorade and PowerAde have been used by athletes for years for energy and power. The human body needs to convert part of dietary protein and fat to carbohydrates. Most foods fruits and vegetables contain a high percentage of carbohydrate which is primarily complex carbohydrates.

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There are different types of carbohydrates, which are found in various foods. One form of carbs is sugar, either naturally occurring or processed. Another carbohydrate is dietary fiber, which offers a number of health benefits including aiding in digestive function. The last type is the starchy carb, which is normally the type that people try to cut back on when eating healthy.