TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Carbohydrate is a type of macronutrient contained in certain foods. Citing the Cleveland Clinic, carbohydrates that enter the body will be digested, then broken down into glucose or blood sugar by the digestive system.
The blood flow will absorb glucose and use it as energy or body fuel. Carbohydrates are divided into two types, namely simple and complex.
Simple carbs
Citing The Global Diabetes Community (diabetes.co.uk), simple carbohydrates are also called simple sugars. It is present in a variety of natural food sources, including fruit, vegetables, milk, and sugars. Consumption of simple carbohydrates accelerates the increase in blood glucose.
National Health Service The UK recommends adult men consume less than 70 grams of sugar daily. While adult women under 50 grams. Because sugar does not provide nutrients other than the body’s energy or empty calories. Excessive consumption of sugar or simple carbohydrates increases the potential for hypoglycemia.
Complex carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates contain more nutrients than simple carbohydrates. quote HealthlineComplex carbohydrates are higher in fiber and are slowly digested by the body. This effect makes the body full longer, thereby reducing the risk of overeating.
Consumption of complex carbohydrates lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart problems. The fiber and starch in complex carbohydrates are useful for improving bowel regularity and controlling cholesterol.
Complex carbohydrates are found in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, potatoand other high fiber and starch food sources.
DELFI ANA HARAHAP
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