Bread, Pastas, cakes and cookies. Do these words make you feel a certain way? I love carbs, they give me that boost of energy I need to tear up a workout in the gym or just fuel me for the day. They also aid in muscle recovery! Remember this the next time you are reaching for a post work out snack! Now its important to know the two types of carbohydrates…

Simple and complex. Simple carbs are fruits, white breads, carbs that digest quickly. They provide you with a fast boost of energy. Complex carbs are slow releasing and a little more dense. Brown rice, sprouted breads, etc. So understanding which carbs to fuel your body with is important.

Let’s break it down

So we now know that there are two types of Carbs, now what? How do I piece this information together? It’s pretty easy! I tend to stick to simple carbs more so during the morning. A big bowl of fruits to jump start my morning, along with some sprouted toast. There we have complex and simple carbohydrates all in one meal. My weakness, chips, would be considered a simple carbohydrate, because it breaks down quick and gives you that jolt.

In my opinion all carbs are good, there are just some that need to be in moderation, those which lack nutritional value. If a bag of Cheetos is what your grabbing instead of fruit or a healthier choice then that is your area that needs work. Like I said chips are my vise! I will choose a bag of chips all day, every day but I know that my body is not receiving little if any nutrition from the ingredients, its all flavor. I hope this quick blog about carbs has helped you get a better understanding of how and when to choose the best carbohydrates.