Carbohydrates are your main source of energy in a healthy, balanced diet and are broken down into glucose then absorbed into your blood, entering your body’s cells with the help of insulin. It’s then used for energy, or converted into glycogen and stored in your liver and muscles. Wholegrain, unrefined carbs release glucose into the bloodstream more gradually than highly refined, processed foods, providing longer-lasting energy as well as additional nutrients.
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Dec 22, 2022
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