What are good carbs?

Choose whole grains and high-fiber options like rye and oat products, as well as legumes. These carbohydrates are absorbed more slowly into the bloodstream, which contributes to a more stable blood sugar. A stable blood sugar level is good for your body. In the short term, you may feel calmer and less stressed. In the long term, you improve the prospects for a healthy life, and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Whole grains and fibre also contribute to beneficial vitamins and minerals. 

Carbohydrates

The food we eat consists mostly of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Carbohydrates provide the body with energy, help the stomach function well and help us get other important nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. It is important to choose good carbohydrates, for health the quality of carbohydrates plays a much greater role than the quantity.

Carbohydrates are found in many different types of food, such as vegetables, bread, pasta, muesli, fruit, beans and sweets.

Food that makes me full and alert

• Vegetables and fruit
• Wholemeal pasta and bean pasta
• Rye bread and crispbread
• Oatmeal and muesli
• Beans and lentils