Now, when we talk about carbohydrates, we're usually referring to three main types: sugars, starches, and fibers. Pasta, being a starch-based food, falls under the complex carbohydrate category - meaning it's made up of longer chains of sugar molecules that take a bit longer to digest. But what does that really mean for our bodies?
Think of complex carbs like a big, long train - each carriage representing a sugar molecule that needs to be broken down before it can be used as energy. On the other hand, simple carbs are like a tiny, two-carriage train that can be quickly broken down and absorbed by the body. So, which one is better? Well, that's a topic for another time, but pasta definitely falls into the complex carb category.
