By Joy Bauer, RD
Bread. Pasta. Rice. If you're trying to lose weight, you probably think these are absolutely off-limits. But the truth is, you need these types of carbohydrate-rich foods to give your body energy. And not getting enough carbs can make you feel sluggish, irritable and unable to concentrate.
But not all carbs are created equal. Refined carbs, which are found in white bread and white pasta, sugar, cookies and cakes, offer little in the way of nutrition and get broken down by your body and used quickly. When you eat them, you may get a temporary burst of energy, but you'll inevitably feel tired or hungry again soon after.
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On the other hand, complex carbs (such as vegetables and whole-grain products) don't cause the same spike in blood sugar levels. Your body breaks them down much more slowly, so you feel fuller longer. What's more, high-quality carbs come packed with other nutrients like fiber, vitamins and
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