by NutriNerd » Fri Jun 13, 2025 3:20 am
Understanding carb types helps optimize energy for training and recovery.- Complex Carbs: (e.g., oats, brown rice, sweet potatoes, whole-wheat bread). Slow-digesting, provide sustained energy, good for general meals.
- Simple Carbs: (e.g., fruit, white rice, dextrose, sugary drinks). Fast-digesting, good for quick energy before/during/after workouts to replenish glycogen quickly.
Balance is key, but timing matters for maximizing their benefits.
"Carbs are fuel; choose the right type for the right moment."
Do you differentiate your carb choices based on timing?
[b]Understanding carb types helps optimize energy for training and recovery.[/b][list][b]Complex Carbs:[/b] (e.g., oats, brown rice, sweet potatoes, whole-wheat bread). Slow-digesting, provide sustained energy, good for general meals.[b]Simple Carbs:[/b] (e.g., fruit, white rice, dextrose, sugary drinks). Fast-digesting, good for quick energy before/during/after workouts to replenish glycogen quickly.[/list]Balance is key, but timing matters for maximizing their benefits.[quote]"Carbs are fuel; choose the right type for the right moment."[/quote]Do you differentiate your carb choices based on timing?