Answer
Simple carbohydrates healthy and not as healthy ones.
- Sugar – all types including raw sugar, white sugar, brown sugar, castor sugar.
- White sugar
- White flour
- White bread
- White pasta – lots of products are made with refined white sugar and flour
- Soft drinks & sodas
- Energy drinks
- Fruit – yes that’s right, fruit is a dissacharide and is a simple sugar that will impact blood sugar levels
- Fruit juices – even homemade ones, it’s a common misconception that these are healthy
- Many cereals – instant oatmeal, cherrios, fruit loops, nutrigrain
- Many crackers – these are frequently made with refined white flour
- Many sauces and condiments – even things you wouldn’t consider to have sugar often do have lots of sugar contained in them, for example salad dressings, jarred savory sauces like a satay sauce, ketchup and so forth
- Processed & packaged foods – lots of products are made with refined white sugar and flour – meaning they are high in simple carbohydrates and not good for your blood sugar levels
- Ice creams & popsicles
- Cakes & cookies – often made with white sugar and flour
- Pies – the crusts are often made with white sugar and flour
- Natural sugars like honey, molasses, and maple syrup
- Candy bars
- Pizza – the crusts are often made with white sugar and flour
- Jams & jellies – full of refined simple sugar
- Chocolate – if you’re going to choose a chocolate, choose a very dark chocoalte
- Milk & yogurt – predominantly lactose, which is a disaccharide simple carb
- Dried fruit
- Breaded or battered foods
- Corn chips and crisps
Answer
Rice is about 90 percent carbohydrate. One cup of cooked yellow rice contains roughly 45 grams of carbohydrates, and anywhere from 200 to 300 calories.
Mashed potatoes with gravy are a great source of carbs and sufficient amount of fat needed daily.