http://www.carbcommando.com/carbohydrates/types-of-carbohydrates/good-carbohydrates/ Good carbohydrates are the ones that people think don't taste as good. But the people who think that haven't given the good carbohydrates a try. en-us Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:26:58 EST Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:26:58 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 What are good carbohydrates? Keep reading to see how good carbohydrates work. Getting Started If you're getting ready to start a low carb diet, you might be doing a little research on carbohydrates. You'll find there are two different types of carbohydrates--complex and simple (also known as good carbohydrates and bad carbohydrates). Once you know the difference between good carbs and bad, it should make the task of finding good carbohydrates much easier. Why Good Carbohydrates are So Good The low carb craze has given all carbs a bad rap, but not all carbs are bad. The good carbohydrates are called complex carbohydrates, and they include bread and pasta made with whole wheat flour, fruits, vegetables, legumes, dairy products, whole grains, sweet potatoes, brown rice, grapefruit, fat-free milk and apples. They also have a good amount of fiber. These are all slowly digested carbs that will give you that full, satisfied feeling because they cause your blood sugar to go up slowly. If you opt for a snack that has bad carbohydrates instead of good carbohydrates, the bad carbs (any refined, high-sugar, white-flour foods) it will cause your blood sugar to rise rapidly. And since they are digested quickly, you're likely to be hungry again very soon after eating (and tired too) because your blood sugar will crash. That's why good carbohydrates are a better choice. Making the Switch If you quit all carbs cold turkey, it's not good for you. It can damage your kidneys and make you sluggish and grouchy. And it's hard. So start slowly. Instead of using regular pasta, switch to whole wheat pasta. Instead of white bread, switch to whole wheat bread. Here are a couple of other benefits of good carbohydrates: They can help prevent diabetes and heart disease They can help fight fatigue, mood swings, stress and obesity Complex carbs needn't be a complex issue. Instead of cutting carbs out completely, just make the switch to the good ones. Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:26:58 EST http://www.carbcommando.com/carbohydrates/types-of-carbohydrates/good-carbohydrates/finding-good-carbohydrates/ Finding good carbohydrates isn't as hard as you might think. On this page, we'll give you a real-world example of finding good carbohydrates in the grocery store. en-us Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:20:33 EST Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:20:33 EST Weblog Editor 2.0 http://www.carbcommando.com/carbohydrates/types-of-carbohydrates/good-carbohydrates/what-are-good-carbohydrates/ What are good carbohydrates? -- What is the best way to explain what are good carbohydrates? Keep reading and find out. en-us Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:34:20 EST Sat, 19 Nov 2005 17:34:20 EST Weblog Editor 2.0