Complex carbohydrates provide you with slow release energy. Carbohydrates are digested to replenish the energy stores in your muscles, liver and blood allowing you to function optimally both physically and mentally.
Myth: You can have as many complex carbohydrates as you like as they are ‘good’ carbs
Truth: Yes, they are good carbs. Because of their high fibre and low insulin producing properties, they will not make you directly susceptible to storing fat. However, as with all foods, too much of something can be detrimental to your cause. If your goal is to keep fat off, then too many complex carbohydrates will mean you put on fat. The trick is knowing the balance. If your aim is for a healthy lifestyle, then choosing complex carbohydrates over chips and white bread is the perfect option.
Complex carbohydrates provide about ~4 calories per gram
The Shopping List
Brown rice
Wholemeal bread
Wholemeal pasta
Sweet Potato
Oats
Quinoa
Lentils
Beans
Chickpeas
Chris James
Director – Head of Fitness and Nutrition
Fitness Body Pro
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