WOULD YOU LIKE THE GOOD CARBS FIRST, OR THE BAD

10 April 2025

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Carbohydrates are your body’s fuel—your engine runs on them. But not all carbs are created equal.

Simple carbs are like jet fuel: fast-burning, fast-crashing. They spike your blood sugar and often come from added sugars—look for sneaky names like sucrose, dextrose, or fructose on labels. Soda? Cereal? That sweetened latte? Packed with them.

But it’s not that simple. Some healthy foods naturally contain simple sugars too—milk has lactose, fruit has fructose—but they also give you fibre, vitamins, and slow release energy.

Complex carbs, on the other hand, are the good guys. Found in whole grains, beans, vegetables, and popcorn, they take time to digest, keeping you full and balanced.

Want better carbs?

Choose whole grain bread, brown rice, quinoa, lentils, and starchy veg like sweet potatoes. Skip the syrups and sweeteners hiding in fancy packaging.

Bottom line: Carbs are vital—but pick the ones that give you more than just a sugar rush.