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Lesson one A complex carbohydrate is made up of a compound from more than two molecules of a Saccharide. A potato is a long chain of glucose molecules and some amylose however lacks a great deal of cellulose. While high in fiber due to the ability to easily be broken up in the body, a potato is a sugar/water combo that is good but not a "whole grain," and for diabetics can really hurt. Corn is another starch, cellulose, amylose and a high glucose content, It counts less as a vegetable and between complexity and simple, its also easy to digest and part of a "low residue" diet. One problem with it, Its great for you, but for people with certain digestive ailments, its really irritating and shouldn't be eaten. The grain or berry of a grain, in addition to a high fruit and vegetable diet (not white rice but whole rice un processed) Is a plant based ground complex starch containing large amounts of amylose cellulose and different plant fibers, which are excellent for digestive systems and absorb a lot of stomach acid and assist with fecal digestion and kidney function along with fruits vegetables etc. they also contain protein, are far better choices and yes are a necessity, without which constipation will ensue. They also absorb high amounts of cholesterol taken in by meats.
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