Complex, Simple Carbohydrates, CHO & Glycemic Index
There are two different types of Carbohydrates and they are-
Simple & Complex.
The 5 sources to carbohydrates are-
Sugars, starches, fibers, grains & Beans/nuts
The difference between simple and complex are-
Simple: Is that it is quickly digested and absorbed, it also doesn't keep you full for a while.
Complex: It keeps your stomach full for a longer lasting time and it slowly digests your foods.
What is their function?
It is giving more energy to the body like a supplier, the brain needs simple carbohydrates glucose as an energy source. It may also help metabolism.
Here is a photo of CHO Foods.
Why was our pita pocket a good source of CHO?
Because for one it had bread which is a source in the foods area, and it also has Grains in the pita bread and Legumes such as plant-based proteins. It also had good protein in it such as the chicken that was cooked.
