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Depending on how these sugars are arranged, we call a food either a source of simple or complex carbohydrates. However, fruit in its whole form is rich in fiber and is therefore beneficial. Most of the benefits attributed to carbohydrate foods come from the slower-digesting, complex variety. Complex carbohydrates are, in general, better because they take longer to digest. Complex carbohydrates include whole-wheat flour, brown rice, fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans in their natural forms. Carbohydrate foods in their natural state have many benefits: They are high in fiber, low in fat, and a good source of vitamins.
Complex carbohydrates, being rich in fiber, provide a double benefit to your diet. First, the fiber fills you up before you get too many calories -- you feel full, and therefore stop eating.
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