Question 1

Are nuts considered complex carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

Nuts contain protein and good fats. There are very few- carbohydrates in nuts and I wouldn't consider it a source of complex carbs since they are such a minimal amount of the calories in the nuts. Most of the calories comes from the fat.

Question 2

Are all fruits a complex carbohydrate? can you share some sources?

Accepted Answer

That to which you infer is the glycemic index, which is an indicator of the simplicity of a carbohydrate source.  Bananas have a high GI, and behave more like a simple sugar.  Apples, blueberries, cranberries and strawberries have a low GI, behaving more like complex carbohydrates.

Question 3

Why would a person suffering from diabetes have to take complex carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

Because they are not so rapidly absorbed  and converted into glucose that would elevate your blood sugar; avoiding peaks that ultimately make diabetes more uncontrollable and dangerous.

Question 4

Please suggest what foods contain complex carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

Complex carbs are either starches or fiber.  Starches are useless. Fiber is beneficial. So, total starch is total carbs minus sugar and fiber.  Total dietary carbs are carbs minus fiber!

Question 5

What type of foods are considered as complex carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

Carbs tend to be divided into Complex and Refined.  Complex carbohydrate sources, such as whole-grain breads, starchy vegetables and beans have a lower glycemic index because they take longer for your digestive system to break down.

Question 6

How much time does it take to the body to absorb simple and complex carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

There is no simple answer to this question. It varies and is a complex issue based upon what else one is eating, what diseases one has; if one is on medication, etc.  I would be interested what prompts the question. There seems to be little real life use for this information since it will change every day in each human.

Question 7

Could you tell me what are lean proteins and complex carbohydrates exactly?

Accepted Answer

Lean proteins have little fat. Fish, poultry-both skin less, lean red meat, lean pork-all qualify. Beans and lentils have carbs which are complex, have fiber, and much protein.  Complex carbs are low glycemic and the body does not convert them to sugar quickly. Nuts, whole grains would qualify. There are others!

Question 8

What's the benefit of consuming complex carbohydrates (grains mostly) over simple carbohydrates (fruits, veggies)?

Accepted Answer

Fruits and veggies are NOT simple carbohydrates! Simple carbohydrates are sugars and foods that easily break down into sugars,such as white flour,white rice, potatoes and juices.These readily raise our blood sugar, which is unhealthy.Complex carbohydrates are found in whole grains,most vegetables and fruits and generally contain fiber. These raise blood sugar less.
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Question 9

Are eating complex carbohydrates better for weight control than simple carbohydrates like rice?

Accepted Answer

Complex carbs are harder for your body to absorb which means that you don't get calories as fast and therefore don't spike your Insulin and then "crash" right after when all the simple carbs get put away.  They also tend to come in foods that contain fiber, minerals and vitamins so they are not "empty" calories like simple carbs.  Finally, fiber holds water and may make u feel full longer but...

Question 10

Is there a definitive link between complex carbohydrates and cancer? last i checked carbs are supposed to be the majority of your calories.

Accepted Answer

The latest studies may support a link between simple carbohydrates and cancer, but this is very difficult to separate from the very significant increased risk of cancer caused by obesity.  The human body requires protein and fat (essential amino acids and essential fatty acids) to live, but actually does not REQUIRE carbohydrates.  However, most experts recommend eating lots of fresh vegetables.

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Are all fruits a complex carbohydrate? can you share some sources?

Why would a person suffering from diabetes have to take complex carbohydrates?

Please suggest what foods contain complex carbohydrates?

What type of foods are considered as complex carbohydrates?

How much time does it take to the body to absorb simple and complex carbohydrates?

Could you tell me what are lean proteins and complex carbohydrates exactly?

What's the benefit of consuming complex carbohydrates (grains mostly) over simple carbohydrates (fruits, veggies)?

Are eating complex carbohydrates better for weight control than simple carbohydrates like rice?

Is there a definitive link between complex carbohydrates and cancer? last i checked carbs are supposed to be the majority of your calories.

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