How to Think About Carbs

Carbohydrates are a biological necessity — for nearly everyone.

There are three types of carbohydrates.

  • Sugars
  • Starch
  • Fiber

As we’ll see, each affects the body (and the gut) in very different ways.

Now, carbohydrates are the subject of decades of research — and marketing. Telling people which carbs to eat, and avoid, is big, big business.

What will help you the most? Cut through the data and opinions, and understand these two concepts:

  • What happens when a healthy body eats carbohydrates (they’re processed properly and provide energy)
  • What happens when a compromised gut microbiome eats carbohydrates (they’re likely to be maldigested and feed pathogens, causing inflammation)

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Carbohydrates

Understand how each type of carbohydrate affects:
  • digestion
  • sleep
  • mental focus
  • metabolic energy
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Three Types of Carb

All carbohydrates fit into these three categories.

Sugar

Consists of:

Glucose + Fructose
(+ Galactose)
  • Fruit sugar
  • Milk sugar
  • Honey
  • Maple syrup
  • Table sugar

Starch

Consists of:

Glucose
  • Rice
  • Bread
  • Pasta
  • Oatmeal

Fiber

Consists of:

Glucose
  • Vegetables
  • Whole grains

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