Carbohydrate provides quick energy, 60% of our energy will come in the form of carbs.

Most cells in the body can use a mix of fats and carbohydrates for energy. The brain is only organ capable of using carbs in the form of glucose. Muscle cells also need carbs for contraction, especially when performing high intense exercise.

Some forms of indigestible carbohydrates Fibre are also important in ensuring that gut function is working efficiently and to help prevent gastrointestinal illness.

We categorise carbohydrates into 2 different Groups, these are simple Carbohydrates (Sugars) and complex carbohydrates (starch and fibres).

Simple Carbohydrates have relatively small molecules, such as glucose, fructose, and lactose, complex carbohydrates have larger molecules. This has an effect on how quickly each carbohydrate type is digested and absorbed into the body.

Complex carbs especially in their unrefined form tend to be packed together with protein, vitamins and minerals, this is not found in sugars.

Sugar is often known as an empty calorie, due to it containing no nutritional value.