Carbohydrates are only as complicated as you let them be
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The carbohydrate. An unsuspecting, cyclic molecule consisting of six carbons. Each of these carbohydrates have a water molecule attached to them, thus the name, carbohydrates. Unfortunately, carbs are heavily demonized by many. But why so? It’s true that carbohydrates are found in sweet, sugary desserts but they are also found in whole grain pasta, sweet potatoes, legumes and your favourite fruits. To understand the confusion around carbohydrates, let’s break them down into simple and complex.
Carbohydrates are only as complicated as you let them be
Carbohydrates are only as complicated as you…
Carbohydrates are only as complicated as you let them be
The carbohydrate. An unsuspecting, cyclic molecule consisting of six carbons. Each of these carbohydrates have a water molecule attached to them, thus the name, carbohydrates. Unfortunately, carbs are heavily demonized by many. But why so? It’s true that carbohydrates are found in sweet, sugary desserts but they are also found in whole grain pasta, sweet potatoes, legumes and your favourite fruits. To understand the confusion around carbohydrates, let’s break them down into simple and complex.