Don’t Be Misled About Carbs

There are two types of carbs. You’re better off without one. But the other is essential if you want energy.

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There’s a global rampage going on about how bad carbs are. It’s as if carbs were pollution being pumped from a car exhaust.

But I’m afraid this rampage lacks any nuance. Chiefly, there are two types of carbs. You don’t need anything to do with one of them. The other, you really can’t live without.

A study titled Determination of Misconceptions About Carbohydrates, published in 2023, found that misinformation runs deep.

The study of 169 pre-service molecular biology, genetics, and science teachers failed to comprehend the fundamental nutritional difference between simple and complex carbohydrates.

So, let’s clear the air with some facts.

Two main types: simple and complex

There are two main types of carbs: simple and complex.

It’s better to get rid of simple carbs. But not all carbs are simple carbs. That’s just the bad type.

The other type is one of the essential macro food groups. It’s not only highly nutritious fuel for your body, but it’s critical for human functioning, especially if you have…