complex carbohydrates

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Definition of complex carbohydrates in English English dictionary: polysaccharides(starch, some fibers, glycogen); Starchy foods that are good sources of energy and nutrients, such as bread, rice, pasta and grains; Complex carbohydrates, also known as polysaccharides, are foods of plant origin consisting of three or more simple sugars bound together The starch in grains is an example Compared to simple carbohydrates (refined carbohydrates such as table sugar and white flour products), complex carbs require a prolonged enzymatic process for digestion and thus provide a slow, even flow of energy This avoids fluctuations in glucose (blood sugar) levels which can affect energy Complex carbohydrates are a source of dietary fibre; Starches, such as grains, breads, rice, pasta, vegetables and beans They get their name from their complex, chainlike structure During digestion, starches are typically broken down into sugars and used by the body for energy Complex carbohydrates offer you more sustained energy levels than simple carbohydrates; carbohydrates made of many simple carbohydrates that are chemically bound together