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Many people say they don’t care about eating sweets yet in the same breath say they love whole grain chips, whole wheat bread, energy bars, tortillas, and commercial cereals. Just note though, these carbs simply equal sugar in the long run too even if they state on the label they are whole grain products.
They are still easily broken down in the digestive process leaving the product with very little fiber and nutrient level left intact, even if they are "fortified" with synthetic vitamins.
A real whole carbohydrate breaks down slowly. But the minute a food is processed in any way it is easily broken down causing blood sugar problems. We might call these foods complex carbohydrates but in reality food manufacturers are grinding them up so much they could still be considered refined even if a product says its 100% whole wheat. Better for us, yes, but still pretty refined, so go easy on these foods.
Many people say they don’t care about eating sweets yet in the same breath say they love whole grain chips, whole wheat bread, energy bars, tortillas, and commercial cereals. Just note though, these carbs simply equal sugar in the long run too even if they state on the label they are whole grain products.They are still easily broken down in the digestive process leaving the product with very little fiber and nutrient level left intact, even if they are "fortified" with synthetic vitamins.
A real whole carbohydrate breaks down slowly. But the minute a food is processed in any way it is easily broken down causing blood sugar problems. We might call these foods complex carbohydrates but in reality food manufacturers are grinding them up so much they could still be considered refined even if a product says its 100% whole wheat. Better for us, yes, but still pretty refined, so go easy on these foods.
So what’s best then when it comes to consuming “good wholesome carbs?” Try all fresh vegetables, fruits, and beans/legumes. (Just watch your total portions if you are watching total carbohydrate intake.) They are rich in phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals and fiber compared to all the other so-called 100% whole grain refined products.. These are real "whole food" carbs not food found in wrappers.
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