Carbohydrates are source of energy. They are easily accessible,

and body can break them down and use them quickly.

There are two classes of carbohydrates: Simple and complex.

Simple carbohydrates these carbs are broken down quickly thus raise your blood sugar include sugar, honey, and fruit juices and……

Complex carbohydrates are better source of energy they are broken down to into glucose and digested. Some complex carbs are a high source of B vitamins and iron, these vitamins are lost during processing they are high source of fiber as well, include corn, grain products, wheat pasta, brown rice, peas and legume ………

Pay attention to the glycemic index:

Fruit high glycemic indices are carrots, bananas, grapes, pineapples, watermelon, and cherries.

You have to be cautious and select carbohydrates with lower glycemic index:

Vegetables Fruits

Baked potatoes 85            Watermelon 72

Mashed potatoes 73         Pineapple 66

Carrots 71                             Raisins 64

White Bread 70                  Dark Rye 76

Cream of Wheat 74           Sourdough 57

Beets 64                                Banana 55

Sweet potatoes 54            Kiwi 52

Peas 49                                 Orange 44