The difference between bad and good carbs lies in how quickly they break down inside your body and stimulate your blood sugar up. The bad carbs break down quickly and can spike your blood sugar way up which usually makes you hungry again packed with disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, excessive fat storage to the body and other health problems.
Good carbs on the other hand, break down slowly and doesn't have any bad effects on your blood sugar level giving you all the benefit of absorbing its energy giving benefit without any harmful effects on your body
So how do we know if a particular food is rich in good carbs?
The most common characteristic of good carbs, is that they take a while to digest. These kind of carbs are always present in high fiber foods. High fiber foods slows down carb digestion by keeping your stomach busy so your blood sugar won't go up like a sky rocket. There are three major food groups that are rich in good carbs. These are fruits & vegetables, whole grain foods(cereals, oats, bread, brown rice) and beans.
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