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complex carbs are the good ones, they take longer to digest and "stick to your ribs" and don't send you into the blood-sugar rollercoaster.
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07-09-2007, 06:30 PM #1
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Good Carbs?!
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Someone asked me this and I didn't have an answer: What are good carbs?
As cyclists we need to eat carbs to fuel our bodies, but too much and carbs turn to fat; too little and we bonk. So, what is the best carbs to eat and how many?! THANKS!
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07-09-2007, 06:51 PM #2
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07-10-2007, 05:58 AM #3
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What she said. Basically, if your body doesn't have to do any work to convert the carb to energy it's a simple carb, like pure sugar.
Think in terms of less processed stuff, like whole wheat flour rather than white.
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07-10-2007, 08:01 AM #4
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Think of complex carbs as time-release energy.
Complex carbs are found in grains, veggies and fruits and milk products. In other words, the more natural state the food is, the most likely it will contain complex carbs. A banana is a cyclist's friend. It gives you not only energy, but potassium which will replace what you lose in a work out.
Simple carbs are known to give you a boost of energy, but after it spikes you'll experience a slump. Marshmallows will give you a big boost if you bonked on your ride.
One of the old favorite recovery drinks for many cyclists is flat coke. Not only does it give a quick energy boost (simple carbs), but caffeine as well.
Hope this answers your questions. Now you know how you can put Ben & Jerry's to work.
