BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

IMPORTANCE OF CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What time of carb takes long for the body to digest?
A
Simple
B
Complex
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -“Simple carbohydrates, such as plain rice, pasta or simple sugars, average between 30 and 60 minutes in the stomach, ” she adds. “But if you put a thick layer of peanut butter on toast, or layer avocado and eggs, it can take upwards of between two to four hours to leave your stomach.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complex carbohydrates with a high glycemic index are digested fairly quickly and can start to elevate your blood sugar levels within 15 minutes. Most types of breads and breakfast cereals, whether they are made from refined white flour or whole grains, tend to have a high glycemic index.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complex carbohydrates-or starches-have longer-chained sugars and fiber, and they take longer to digest. These include whole-grain breads and pastas, peas, beans and legumes. The body breaks down these carbohydrates into simple sugars, which is the major source of energy for the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Complex Carbohydrates or polysaccharides contain longer chains of sugar (starches) and non-digestible fiber. Because of this they are harder to digest and take longer to raise blood sugar.

Detailed explanation-5: -Slow carbs like whole-grain breads and pastas, oats and brown rice are rich in fiber and take more time to digest, so they don’t lead to the same quick rise in blood sugar that refined carbs can cause.

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