Tip of the Day: For most people, at most times of the day, complex carbohydrates are better than simple carbohydrates. Simple carbs like white bread, bagels, white rice, pasta, etc. cause a spike in insulin. They give you energy for a short period of time and then dip off dramatically. For people who do not have fast metabolisms or have decreased sensitivity to insulin, this can be a problem because the extra sugar floating around your body will most often not get used for energy, but rather stored and converted into fat. Complex carbs like oatmeal, sweet potato, lentils, brown rice, quinoa, etc. will give you sustained energy for a longer period, will not spike insulin levels as dramatically, and will also give you added fiber that you will not get from simple carbs. The added fiber is good for digestion, and will make you feel fuller longer, which will help you from over indulging.
That being said, you have to learn your body and what works for you. For example, I prefer Jasmine rice to brown rice. The calorie/nutrient values are almost identical, but I do lose out on the extra fiber that comes from brown rice. However, as someone with a fast metabolism trying to add weight, I am able to eat way more Jasmine rice than brown rice, and my body utilizes the white rice efficiently.
Even though I recommend complex carbs for most people, there is still a time when everyone can benefit from simple carbs, and that is immediately post workout. A simple carb like dextrose (corn sugar) can help shuttle protein to your muscles faster when you pair them together immediately post workout.
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