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Carbohydrates   

Overview | Recommendations | Side Effects | Food Sources

Alternative names:

Starches; Simple sugars; Sugars; Complex carbohydrates; Diet - carbohydrates; Simple carbohydrates

Food Sources

Complex carbohydrates are a good source of minerals, vitamins, and fiber. They are starches found in:

  • breads
  • cereals
  • starchy vegetables
  • legumes
  • rice
  • pastas
Simple carbohydrates also contain vitamins and minerals. They naturally occur in:
  • fruits
  • milk and milk products
  • vegetables
Simple carbohydrates are also found in processed and refined sugars such as:
  • candy
  • table sugar
  • syrups (not including natural syrups such as maple)
  • regular carbonated beverages
Refined sugars provide calories, but lack vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

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