If all carbohydrates get broken down to their most simple form, sugar, why is it unhealthy to just eat tablespoons of sugar?
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There is really no difference between sugar and simple starches like white flour, white rice, and white potatoes. The saliva in your mouth breaks down starches so that they are essentially sugar when they hit your stomach.
More complex carbs, especially fiber, take a lot longer to break down, so their glycemic impact is drawn out and leads to fewer blood sugar spikes that strains your pancreas.
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