Do You Know As Much About Carbs As You Think You Do?

Complex Sugars Made Easy

Complex sugars are carbs that take longer for the body to break down. They are good to consume before endurance activities, such as a marathon or a particularly intense workout. In fact, for endurance races like Tough Mudder, it may be a good idea to do a bit of carb-loading the day before. One of the benefits of eating complex sugars is that they make people feel full longer, which means only a small amount needs to be eaten to feel satisfied a long time after eating. Complex sugars are present in many foods. Adding such foods as whole-grain bread and cereals, pasta, peas, beans, lentils, and peanuts to the diet can increase the amount of complex sugars consumed without increasing the overall calorie count. This can help people stick to a healthy diet.