How do I incorporate more healthy carbs in my diet?

Simple carbs include sugary processed foods such as chips, sugary snacks, cake, candy, and sugary drinks like sodas. High fiber complex carbs include quinoa, brown rice, wholewheat pastas and bread, bulger wheat, and millet.

Carbohydrates impact your blood sugar levels. This is measured by the glycemic index (GI). Carbs low in GI will raise your blood sugar levels slowly, whereas high GI carbs spike your blood sugar. Wholegrains, legumes, fruits and dairy products tend to have a low glycemic index. The glycemic index can also be impacted by other nutrients such as proteins and fats, as well as the amount of food you consume.

You can make a positive change to your diet by slowly swapping simple, high sugar carbs to more fulfilling complex carbs.