29/03/2026
REFINED CARBS:
Refined carbohydrates are carbs that have been processed to remove fiber, vitamins, and minerals—usually leaving mostly starch or sugar. Here are common examples:
🍞 Refined grains
White bread
White rice
Regular pasta (made from refined flour)
White flour (all-purpose flour)
Bagels (made with white flour)
Crackers (most types)
Pizza dough (typical)
🍪 Sugary foods (refined sugars)
Candy
Cookies
Cakes
Pastries (donuts, croissants, muffins)
Ice cream
Sweetened cereals
Chocolate bars (especially milk chocolate)
🥤 Sugary drinks
Soda
Energy drinks
Sweetened coffee drinks
Fruit juices with added sugar
Sports drinks
🍟 Processed snacks
Chips
Pretzels
Packaged snack foods
🍯 Added sugars & syrups
Table sugar (white sugar)
Brown sugar
High-fructose corn syrup
Corn syrup
Cane sugar
Quick tip:
If it's white, highly processed, or sweetened, it's likely a refined carb.
