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What are refined carbs?

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Carbohydrates are constantly condemned and described as the biggest enemy of a healthy diet, but is that so? There is a difference in the types of fats - some are good some not, and it is extremely bad to remove all the fat we eat. This should mean that not all carbohydrates must be removed from our menu.

You may have heard or read that there are complex and simple carbohydrates also slow carbs with a low glycemic index, as well as natural and refined carbohydrates. Consider the last - natural and refined to answer the question - why are the refined harmful and where do we find the most natural ones?

Refined carbohydrates are found in foods that are processed, those lacking fiber and your body sees them as simple sugars. Natural carbohydrates are called those who are natural, not resulting from a technical process.

Be careful of juices which say they are very useful and contain a lot of fruit, it's just advertising, and there is no possibility to find natural carbohydrates in a juice box.

Unhealthy Nutrition

Refined carbohydrates can be defined as empty calories piling up in your body. The reason lies in the fact that processed carbohydrates lack minerals, vitamins and other nutrients that are lost during processing.

It is good to limit refined carbohydrates significantly. They give you the necessary energy, but do not carry any useful substances to your body, it is unlike natural carbohydrates, only piling up as excess weight.

Where do you find natural carbs and which foods have the most refined carbohydrates?

In order to obtain natural carbohydrates, we can consume more rice, beans, broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes and other vegetables that are good for us and for our figure. Refined carbohydrates are found in white flour, sweets, soft drinks, Fast food products, all kinds of snacks, chips , etc.

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