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Do you love fresh soft hot dinner rolls?  Yes, we love refined carbohydrates, but do they love us?  What is a carbohydrate anyway?  Plants create carbohydrates by photosynthesis and use this energy source to support the growth of the plant.  A plant seed, the plant itself and the fruit from the plant are rich sources of “carbs.” In our diet, these energy sources come from plants in the form of sugars like sucrose (from sugar cane or beets), fructose (from fruits) and chains of sugars stuck together like those found in potatoes, rice, grains, and beans. The value of the carbohydrate is measured by the company it keeps.  Just like there are good and bad fats, there are “good” carbohydrates and “bad” carbohydrates.
“Bad” Carbohydrates- are those that have little or no nutritional value and carry a high glycemic load, resulting in quick and intense glucose spikes. These foods do not belong in a healthful diet. 
Anything containing High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup or Added Fructose:  Carbonated beverages, Juices, Power drinks, Jellies, Sugar Candies,  etc.
Anything that is composed mostly of white flour:  Pastas, Breads, Cakes, cookies, etc. fondy called glue.
Anything that is composed mostly of white sugar:  You know this already!
Potatoes: Processed potatoes (fried, mashed, etc.) have a very high glycemic load.
Highly processed foods:  white rice, sugared cereals, boxed and packaged mixes, etc.
 
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