Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are an ideal source of energy for the body because they can be
converted more easily into glucose.

There are two types of carbohydrate: complex and simple.

Complex carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates are often referred as starch or starchy foods.
They are found naturally in foods and also refined in processed foods.

Complex carbohydrates as natural starches are found in:
bananas
barley
brown rice
chickpeas
lentils
nuts
oats
potatoes
wholemeal breads
wholemeal cereals

Simple carbohydrates

Simple carbohydrates are also known as sugars. They also exist in either a natural
or refined form.
Natural sugars are found in fruit and vegetables.