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Knowing is not enough; we must apply! Johann Goethe
Carbohydrates are probably the most understood nutrient out there. Ignore the label of complex or simple, its a lot more complicated than that! Listen, certain carbs at certain times can make you fat. Fast. Some love them. Others will scream and point and attempt to burn anything classified as carbs, including vegetables (I`m staring at you Atkins). My philosophy is simple; eat what your body is built for. This means that carbohydrates are predominantly for energy, so consume then around when you are performing physical exercise! Eat the more sugary carbs around your work out, and other carbs such as beans throughout the day. Here is a list of your best sources of carbohydrate. As a good rule of thumb, except for post-workout, never consume more than 30grams of carbs per meal.
Best Sources of Carbohydrates
Not the best source of carbs
| Source | Benefit | Favourite Examples |
| 1. Green Vegetables | There is no such thing as a bad green vegetable. Particularly the brassica family is king. | Broccoli, spinach, kale, cabbage, Cauliflower (counts), brussel sprouts, zucchini, cucumbers, celery |
| 2. Other Vegetables | Never met a vegetable than didn’t have a least twenty reasons to love it. | Mushrooms, eggplants, red pepper, carrots, beets |
| 3. Mixed Berries | Great fibre, high in anti-oxidants, the best of fruit | Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries |
| 4. Other Fruit | If you have blood sugar issues, fruits lower in fructose are better (such as berries vs bananas), but all are good regardless of sugar content | Apples, grapefruits, mangoes, bananas, grapes, tangerines, papaya, pears…any fruit, seriously |
| 5. Beans and Lentils | A crazy amount of fibre, high in nutrients, and keeps you full (and gassy!) | Adzuki beans, kidney, romano, lupini, chickpeas, any type of lentil |
| 6. Starchy Vegetables | Great source of fibre, slow digesting carbs, helps fuel you and control cravings | Pumpkin, butternut squash, celery root, rutabaga, cassava, sweet potatoes |
| 7. Advanced Grains | Provide a decent amount of fibre, easily transportable | Quinoa, steel cut oats, buckwheat, amaranth |
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A pretty easy rule to follow, clear and practical. Thanks Omar