BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is an example of a complex carbohydrate?
A
Digested slowly
B
Digested quickly
C
I have no idea
D
Digested normally
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They are high in fibre and are digested slowly by the body. Peas, beans, and whole grains are some examples of complex carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-2: -Think of whole grains as slow carbs because of this slow digestion. (Other slow carbs include fruits, vegetables, beans and grains.) Whole grains-which include everything from whole wheat to brown rice to steel-cut oats and farro-are also rich in fiber.

Detailed explanation-3: -The slowest-digesting grains include 100 percent stone-ground whole wheat or pumpernickel bread, wheat and corn tortillas, quinoa, brown rice, rolled or steel-cut oatmeal, oat bran, barley and bulgur. Of these, barley and oats have the lowest GI values, according to Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council.

Detailed explanation-4: -Complex carbohydrates are made up of sugar molecules that are strung together in long, complex chains. Complex carbohydrates are found in foods such as peas, beans, whole grains, and vegetables.

Detailed explanation-5: -Some slow digesting vegetables include peas, carrots, eggplant, cauliflower, broccoli, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, green beans, and red peppers. Grain choices to consider include oat bran, rolled oats, brown rice, and wheat tortillas.

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