{"id":21661,"date":"2021-04-23T20:57:34","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T20:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=21661"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"fast-digesting-carbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast Digesting Carbs: What Are They And When Should You Eat Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#What_Are_Fast_Digesting_Carbs\" >What Are Fast Digesting Carbs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Monosaccharides\" >Monosaccharides<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Disaccharides\" >Disaccharides<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#What_Are_Some_Fast_Digesting_Carbs\" >What Are Some Fast Digesting Carbs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Fast_Digesting_Carbs_Fruits\" >Fast Digesting Carbs Fruits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Fast_Releasing_Carbohydrates\" >Fast Releasing Carbohydrates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#High_Glycemic_Index_Carbs\" >High Glycemic Index Carbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Labeled_Tagged_Simple_Carbohydrates\" >Labeled\/ Tagged Simple Carbohydrates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#How_Does_The_Body_Use_Fast_Digesting_Carbs\" >How Does The Body Use Fast Digesting Carbs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Metabolic_Pathway_Of_Simple_Carbs\" >Metabolic Pathway Of Simple Carbs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Source_Of_Energy\" >Source Of Energy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#When_Is_The_Best_Time_To_Have_Fast_Digesting_Carbs\" >When Is The Best Time To Have Fast Digesting Carbs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Choosing_The_Right_Fast-Digesting_Carbs\" >Choosing The Right Fast-Digesting Carbs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#When_Should_You_Avoid_Fast_Digesting_Carbs\" >When Should You Avoid Fast Digesting Carbs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Healthy_Carb_Dessert_The_Perfect_Post-Workout_Snacks\" >Healthy Carb Dessert: The Perfect Post-Workout Snacks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Stuffed_Sweet_Potato_Parfait\" >Stuffed Sweet Potato Parfait<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Instructions\" >Instructions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Healthy_Apple_Crumble_Pie\" >Healthy Apple Crumble Pie<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Ingredients-2\" >Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Instructions-2\" >Instructions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/fast-digesting-carbs\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates can be divided into two, fast and slow-digesting carbohydrates, or what others would refer to as simple and complex carbs. Fast digesting carbs mean precisely that, once you ingest them, they&#8217;re quickly absorbed into the bloodstream for a quick burst of energy.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fast_Digesting_Carbs\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming fast digesting carbs in excess can lead to weight gain over time, increasing your risk of obesity and other health issues. Instead, you want to be strategic. Learn more about them as we discuss the best time to eat them and when to avoid them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><\/span><strong>What Are Fast Digesting Carbs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast digesting carbohydrates are also known as simple carbs, which include refined sugars. They are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, leading to increased blood sugar and, consequently, a quick release of energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates as a whole are made of small sugar molecules called saccharides. They can be single, double, multiple, otherwise referred to as monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK459280\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Simple carbs only have one or two sugar molecules. Hence, they can only be monosaccharides and disaccharides.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monosaccharides\"><\/span><strong>Monosaccharides<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three kinds of monosaccharides:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glucose. It&#8217;s the number one monosaccharide used to fuel the brain and the body daily. It&#8217;s found in fruits, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/super-vegetables\/\">vegetables<\/a>, and sap of plants. Also known as dextrose, it&#8217;s the most basic form of carbohydrates, and it&#8217;s available in powder form in many stores. It works well with post-workout shakes and sports drinks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fructose. It&#8217;s a sugar found mainly in fruits, vegetables, honey, and some grains. Unfortunately, it&#8217;s not easily absorbed on its own without glucose present. It might then take longer to be absorbed and not spike insulin levels as fast as other monosaccharides (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/58\/5\/748S\/4732304?login=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, it is usually found in combination with glucose so this isn\u2019t much of an issue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galactose. It&#8217;s commonly found in milk and yogurt.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1.jpg\" alt=\"fast digesting carbs\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disaccharides\"><\/span><strong>Disaccharides<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are a combination of two sugar molecules. There are three types of disaccharides:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sucrose. Also known as table sugar, it&#8217;s a combination of glucose and fructose. Sucrose is white and powdery\/ granular but can also be found in sugar cane and sugar beet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactose. It&#8217;s milk sugar with a combination of glucose and galactose. It&#8217;s found in a mammal&#8217;s milk, such as dairy products. For those who are lactose intolerant, you lack or don\u2019t make enough of the enzyme needed to digest this sugar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maltose. It&#8217;s a malt sugar with a combination of two glucose units. Maltose is found in germinating grains such as barley and malt or malted foods and beverages.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These two form the fundamentals of simple carbs, but there are way more foods in this category. Up next is a fast-digesting carbs list that highlights all the examples of food items with simple sugars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/gain-weight-with-a-fast-metabolism\/\">How To Gain Weight With A Fast Metabolism: Safe, Science-Backed Tips<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><\/span><strong>What Are Some Fast Digesting Carbs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know what these carbs are let&#8217;s look at a list of fast-digesting carbs. We have divided them into four sections, namely:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast releasing carbohydrates\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High glycemic index carbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of simple sugars from packaged foods<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4398.png\" alt=\"fast digesting carbs\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fast_Digesting_Carbs_Fruits\"><\/span><strong>Fast Digesting Carbs Fruits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the explanation above, fruits contain simple sugars. However, they also contain fiber when eaten whole, which can slow down digestion and absorption of the entire fruit, including the sugar. Here are some of those fruits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berries &#8211; Blackberry, Strawberry, Cranberry\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/the-5-day-apple-diet-plan-to-prevent-fat-absorption\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apples<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cherries\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mango<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watermelon\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lemon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clementine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fig<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orange<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papaya<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapefruit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pomegranate\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nectarine\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pear\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bananas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peaches<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/6-12.jpg\" alt=\"fast digesting carbs\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fast_Releasing_Carbohydrates\"><\/span><strong>Fast Releasing Carbohydrates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast-releasing carbs are absorbed into the bloodstream as soon as you ingest them. They include;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cake and pastries\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft drinks\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit juices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast cereals such as Muesli, cornflakes, and dried fruits like raisins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bagels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice cakes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crackers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White grains like white rice and white bread.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet potatoes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/do-you-need-carbs-to-build-muscle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potatoes<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasta<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The less fiber the food has, the faster it is to digest, meaning processed, refined sugars such as cookies and biscuits release energy faster than sweet potatoes or white rice.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4894.png\" alt=\"fast digesting carbs\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Glycemic_Index_Carbs\"><\/span><strong>High Glycemic Index Carbs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The glycemic index(GI) is an indicator of how quickly foods raise your blood sugar. It measures how fast carbs are digested and absorbed into the bloodstream as glucose. GI can rank from 0 to 100, where foods between 0 to 50 have a low GI, 50 to 70 have a medium GI, and foods above 70 have a high GI.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods with a high glycemic index mean that they&#8217;re easily digested and absorbed in the body, producing energy fast. Simple carbs have medium-high glycemic indexes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example of such foods include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-rice-fattening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White rice<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cereals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instant oatmeal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pudding\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pretzels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy bars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cornmeal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White pasta <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potatoes- boiled or fried<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White bread<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plantains\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumpkin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cooking time of foods will affect their glycemic indexes. For clarity, you can check this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/diseases-and-conditions\/glycemic-index-and-glycemic-load-for-100-foods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glycemic index guide on foods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4275.png\" alt=\"fast digesting carbs\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Labeled_Tagged_Simple_Carbohydrates\"><\/span><strong>Labeled\/ Tagged Simple Carbohydrates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, here&#8217;s a list of simple carbs as labeled on processed foods. You should find them in the ingredients list of the product:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sucrose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown Sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw Sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Fructose Corn Syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corn Syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dextrose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glucose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fructose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maltose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malt Sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any one of these is added to certain foods, which would then qualify as simple carbs. A good example is an energy bar with glucose or brown sugar, chocolate syrup spread, and even raw sugar added to fast-digesting carbs such as pancakes. They are typically considered added sugars, and are there to improve the taste and extend the shelf life. We are usually recommended to limit our intake of these added sugars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. BetterMe app is your personal trainer, nutritionist and support system all in one. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fast_Digesting_Carbs\">Start using our app<\/a> to stay on track and hold yourself accountable!<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/15-1.jpg\" alt=\"fast digesting carbs\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_The_Body_Use_Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><\/span><strong>How Does The Body Use Fast Digesting Carbs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple carbs provide a quick burst of energy as most of them are absorbed into the body as soon as they&#8217;re ingested. For better understanding, let&#8217;s have a look at its pathway.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metabolic_Pathway_Of_Simple_Carbs\"><\/span><strong>Metabolic Pathway Of Simple Carbs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth, but that&#8217;s only for polysaccharides and disaccharides (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/pressbooks-dev.oer.hawaii.edu\/humannutrition\/chapter\/digestion-and-absorption-of-carbohydrates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). As you chew on the food, the salivary glands secrete saliva, which coats the food particles and breaks down the sugar molecules into smaller units, thanks to an enzyme called salivary amylase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polysaccharides will be broken down into smaller chains of glucose which are dextrins and maltose. After which, more digestion takes place in the small intestines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because there&#8217;s no amylase in the stomach, the food passes right to the small intestines. Pancreatic juice from the pancreas will break down maltose and dextrins into glucose using the enzyme pancreatic amylase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s where the disaccharides are broken down into single sugar molecules. For example, sucrase breaks sucrose into glucose and fructose molecules, maltase breaks the bond between the two glucose units of maltose, and lactase breaks the bond between galactose and glucose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From there, single sugar units are now easily transported into intestinal cells, then into the bloodstream.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/7-3.jpg\" alt=\"fast digesting carbs\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Source_Of_Energy\"><\/span><strong>Source Of Energy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After digestion, absorption, and transportation, the liver will receive glucose, fructose, and galactose as the first organ. The liver will leave the glucose needed for active energy, and the remaining molecules will be stored as glycogen stores. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the insulin-secreting cells in the pancreas sense the increase in blood glucose, they&#8217;ll release insulin into the blood. Insulin sends a signal to the body&#8217;s cells to remove glucose from the blood by transporting it into different organ cells around the body and using it to make energy and as a source of fuel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulin also triggers the muscle tissue to store away glucose as glycogen for use later during the day or on your next workout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, simple carbs will be absorbed into the body through the bloodstream, where they provide glucose for energy and build up energy as glycogen in the muscles and liver. Monosaccharides will not be digested further as they&#8217;re only single sugar molecules. Instead, they&#8217;re transported to the liver as soon as ingested.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Is_The_Best_Time_To_Have_Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><\/span><strong>When Is The Best Time To Have Fast Digesting Carbs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to consume fast-digesting carbs is after your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/good-chest-and-arm-workout\/\">workout<\/a>. Usually, consuming simple sugars will cause insulin to convert excess glucose into fat storage. However, post-<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/exercise-to-lose-weight-fast-at-home\/\">workout<\/a>, these high insulin levels will drive recovery nutrients such as creatine, glucose, and amino acids into muscle cells to restock glycogen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In nutrient timing, there&#8217;s an anabolic window of opportunity which comes after your workout. Your body will be in an anabolic phase where glycogen from your muscles is depleted and in need of replenishment and energy boost (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unm.edu\/~lkravitz\/Article%20folder\/nutrientUNM.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get the glycogen you&#8217;ll need for muscle growth and maintenance; your best bet is a fast-digesting carb that offers a quick release of energy. Simple sugars will provide a quick boost of energy that quickly raises your blood sugar levels and restores your muscles&#8217; supply of glycogen (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3577439\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking simple carbs after a workout also helps to prevent muscle catabolism or muscle protein breakdown. Fast digesting carbs will increase your insulin levels in the body leading to reduced muscle protein breakdown. Studies show that insulin reduces muscle protein breakdown where a simple way to do that is by ingesting simple carbohydrates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/ajpendo.00413.2004?ssource=mfr&amp;rss=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In line with reducing muscle protein breakdown, quick-digesting carbohydrates can also help promote muscle synthesis, especially when taken along with protein after a workout. Muscles need nutrients to grow, and the quickest way to get them what they need is by stimulating insulin, the anabolic hormone that facilitates tissue growth (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/ajpendo.00413.2004?ssource=mfr&amp;rss=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, this concludes that consuming fast-digesting carbs post-workout offers the most benefit.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4895.png\" alt=\"fast digesting carbs\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_The_Right_Fast-Digesting_Carbs\"><\/span><strong>Choosing The Right Fast-Digesting Carbs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have established that you need simple carbs right after your workout to help with replenishing your glycogen. To raise your insulin levels, you need the right simple carbs that will rapidly increase your blood glucose. These carbohydrates have three characteristics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/super-vegetables\/\">fiber<\/a>. Fiber is an element of healthy carbs, however, they slow down the release of sugar to the bloodstream. Such a slow release doesn&#8217;t spike your blood glucose.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low in fructose. Unlike glucose, fructose is absorbed into the bloodstream much slower because it may need glucose to help it be absorbed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low in fat. Fat will hinder the speedy release of sugar hence preventing the rapid rise of insulin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that in mind, go for foods that meet this criterion such as low-fiber fruits, low-fat milk, and white grains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-50-pounds-in-3-months\/\">Losing 50 Pounds In 3 Months: Is It Possible?<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/5-2.png\" alt=\"fast digesting carbs\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" \/><\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Avoid_Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><\/span><strong>When Should You Avoid Fast Digesting Carbs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast digesting carbs are great post-workout for the reasons stated above. However, when you consume too many simple sugars, the excess glucose is stored as body fat leading to weight gain. Therefore, avoid too many fast-digesting carbs when you want to lose weight, or you&#8217;re trying to maintain your weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these fast-releasing carbs, Timing is everything. You want the proper nutrients at the right time; otherwise, you risk weight gain, which can lead to obesity, among other health risks. Ideally, you can stick to healthy fast-digesting carbs such as white grains, pasta, and fruits instead of cookies, candies, and sugary beverages, but the fact remains that simple sugars have their risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick digesting carbohydrates are often tagged &#8220;bad&#8221; because when you take them when your body doesn&#8217;t need replenishment, the extra glucose is simply body fat. Hence, when these carbs are taken often as snacks, they lead to weight gain and prolonged insulin problems (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4975866\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies reveal that fructose can also increase your hunger cues, creating more appetite. Moreover, excessive fructose consumption may cause resistance to leptin, an important hormone that regulates hunger and tells your body to stop eating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4975866\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4443321\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a fact that fast-digesting carbs don&#8217;t last long in the body. The glucose from these foods is used up quickly, causing you to feed again and again. Eventually, your calories build up, and you begin to gain weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other studies, there&#8217;s clear evidence that constantly taking these simple carbs can lead to obesity, inflammation, and high triglyceride, blood sugar, and blood pressure levels, all risk factors for heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4856550\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, it can also lead to atherosclerosis, a disease characterized by fatty, artery-clogging deposits and metabolic syndrome (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22291727\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It&#8217;s manifested by elevated serum triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, central obesity, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, and high blood pressure. Again, these are associated with an increased risk of type two diabetes and coronary heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22291727\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3-6.jpg\" alt=\"carbs\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Carb_Dessert_The_Perfect_Post-Workout_Snacks\"><\/span><strong>Healthy Carb Dessert: The Perfect Post-Workout Snacks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you have a sweet tooth or simply need to reward yourself after an intense workout session, having a filling dessert is the best way to do it. You\u2019ll need something sweet but also high in carbs to replenish muscle glycogen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stuffed_Sweet_Potato_Parfait\"><\/span><strong>Stuffed Sweet Potato Parfait<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This dessert has a mix of carbs and protein which are essential after a workout. The carbs replenish muscle glycogen while the protein works toward muscle regeneration. This treat also offers antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals that occur naturally during endurance exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the sweet potato parfait is easy to make, it can be a go-to snack that needs\u00a0 no meal prep or extensive list of ingredients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-sweet-potato-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet potato<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greek yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peanut butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Granola<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cereal of choice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poke holes into the sweet potato and bake until tender.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove from the oven, slice them open and scoop out a little to make room for the stuffing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stuff with cereal, fruit, granola, and peanut butter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top with greek yogurt.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighting you down for way too long, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fast_Digesting_Carbs\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Fast_Digesting_Carbs\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4418.png\" alt=\"carbs\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Apple_Crumble_Pie\"><\/span><strong>Healthy Apple Crumble Pie<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This treat is full of antioxidants and healthy fats\u00a0 to help you cope with post workout inflammation. It also has a variety of fast and slow digesting carbs to encourage glycogen replenishment. Topped off with some protein, it is the perfect treat for muscle resynthesis after a gruelling hour at the gym.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingredients<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One medium apple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup granola or \u00bd cup oats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoon nuts of choice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinnamon and nutmeg to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slice one medium apple and place in a bowl.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top with \u00bd cup of oat or granola.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sprinkle the nuts evenly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microwave for 3 minutes, or until the apples are soft.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span 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It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><strong>SOURCES:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4975866\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added sugars drive nutrient and energy deficit in obesity: a new paradigm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/carbohydrates\/carbohydrates-and-blood-sugar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates and blood sugar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/ajpendo.00413.2004?ssource=mfr&amp;rss=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combined ingestion of protein and free leucine with carbohydrate increases postexercise muscle protein synthesis in vivo in male subjects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2005, journals.physiology.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4443321\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Differential effects of fructose versus glucose on brain and appetitive responses to food cues and decisions for food rewards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pressbooks-dev.oer.hawaii.edu\/humannutrition\/chapter\/digestion-and-absorption-of-carbohydrates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., pressbooks-dev.oer.hawaii.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22351714\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect of fructose on body weight in controlled feeding trials: a systematic review and meta-analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, pubmed.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/58\/5\/748S\/4732304?login=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fructose absorption<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1993, academic.oup.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/diseases-and-conditions\/glycemic-index-and-glycemic-load-for-100-foods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glycemic index for 60+ foods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22291727\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the metabolic syndrome caused by a high fructose, and relatively low fat, low cholesterol diet?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, pubmed.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unm.edu\/~lkravitz\/Article%20folder\/nutrientUNM.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrient Timing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (unm.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3577439\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrient Timing Revisited: Is there a post-exercise anabolic window<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK459280\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiology, carbohydrates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29971406\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Carbohydrate-Insulin Model of Obesity: Beyond &#8220;Calories In, Calories Out&#8221;<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, pubmed.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4856550\/\">The Evidence for Saturated Fat and Sugar Related to Coronary Heart Disease<\/a> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carbohydrates can be divided into two, fast and slow-digesting carbohydrates, or what others would refer to as simple and complex carbs. 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