Category: Carbohydrates
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Lentils, 1 of the top legumes
The lentil is one of the first plants that man began to systematically cultivate. It is an annual bushy plant and is known for its fruits and is sold as a dry legume. There are many varieties, the best known are the Brown Spanish pardina, the French green Le Puy, the black beluga, the green…
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7 fresh fruits with high amounts of carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are important for a proper diet and this is why our total daily calories should contain 45 – 55% carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are classified into simple, complex and fiber. Simple carbohydrates are divided into simple natural carbohydrates and added sugars (refined sugar and its products). Fruit is a simple natural carbohydrate. The consumption of fruit…
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Pasta
Pasta is a pure plant-based food that provides slow-release energy as it is a complex carbohydrate. For this reason, high-level athletes base their diets on pasta. Pasta is made from wheat and it is available in various shapes and sizes, like long thin strips, bows and shells. Pasta is available as refined white or wholemeal…
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Added sugars
Added sugars are simple carbohydrates. Added sugars (honey, candies, syrups, refined sugar, refined breakfast cereals) provide calories, but not vitamins, minerals and fiber, that is why they called them empty calories. Foods that contain high amounts added sugars may raise triglyceride and glucose levels, which may long-term increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. Added sugars…
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Combination of complex carbohydrates
The combination of complex carbohydrates is the best for a carbohydrate-rich meal, to fill and keep glycogen stores (the body’s carbohydrate stores) in the muscles and liver high. Excellent for competitive athletes and for those who working in cold environments. You can combine pasta with bread, potatoes with bread, rice with bread, pasta salad with…
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Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are one of the three main macronutrients in our diet (the other two are proteins and fats) and it is the major source of energy for our body. They are called macronutrients because our body needs them in large quantities. Carbohydrate consumption is vital, both for meeting our energy needs and for the normal…
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