Unfortunately, though, you can\u2019t consume tons of Poptarts and cake to meet those recommendations. There are two major types of carbohydrates, simple and complex, and the USDA recommends that most of your carb intake come from consuming complex carbohydrates.<\/p>\n
Simple Carbohydrates\/Sugars<\/strong><\/p>\n These are made of just one or two connected sugar molecules, causing them to digest very quickly. Simple sugars cause insulin spikes, which means consuming them makes one feel very energetic at first and quite lethargic soon after. They generally have very few vitamins, minerals, or fiber.<\/p>\n Simple carbohydrates<\/a> include these types of foods or others that contain them:\u00a0 <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Complex Carbohydrates<\/strong><\/p>\n These<\/a> are made of longer strands of sugar molecules, meaning they take longer to digest. This slow breakdown prevents insulin spikes in the blood, making them a long-lasting energy source without causing tiredness. Complex carbs consist of more vitamins, minerals, and fiber than simple sugars do.<\/p>\n These types of foods fall under the category of complex carbohydrates:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For the best health benefits, add more complex carbohydrates to your diet. And if you\u2019re unsure how to make these foods delicious (Because \u2013 let\u2019s face it \u2013 Poptarts will always taste better than oatmeal), follow the rest of America\u2019s lead and hit up Pinterest<\/a> for an unlimited number of delicious recipes.![\"Carbs](\"https:\/\/wordpress-1.tempurl.host\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2016\/08\/Carbs-and-Which-Kind-You-Should-Eat1-e1471547155588.jpg\")
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