Carbohydrates

Four calories

Have less

Alcohol is considered one.

Fibre to slow digestion

Link to CGM

Better later in the day, protein and fats in the morning

Have more complex ones rather than simple

Glucose spike, insulin sensitivity

Long chain sugars

Carb reduction by cooking, chilling and reheating

Fermented foods (and drinks) are better as the sugars have been broken down and ...

Complex

Contain fibre that slows digestion, as well as a variety of micronutrients;

• Fruit, rather than Fruit juice
• Hummus
• Legumes (such as beans, lentils)
• Oats
• Peas
• Potatoes (including sweet potatoes)
• Vegetables
• Wholegrains

Simple

Broken down into glucose very quickly, contain little fibre or micronutrients;

• Biscuits
• Breakfast cereal
• Fruit juice, rather than fruit itself
• Pasta
• Pastries
• Rice?
• Sugar (candy, chocolate and sweets)

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Last Updated: 2026-07-06