By Mike Westerdal of CriticalBench.com
As a bodybuilder you already know that carbohydrates are an important part of our diet, and that all carbs are not created equal—some are good while others are not-so-good or even bad. The rate at which carbs release their energy determines where they fall on the spectrum. The carbs that release their energy slowly are the good ones, while the ones that release their energy quickly are the ones to avoid. There are three types of carbs: complex, simple and refined. Complex carbs are the slowest energy-releasers, with refined carbs releasing it the fastest. Knowing which is which used to be tough until the Glycemic Index was developed.

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It’s a new year and everyone is looking forward to losing that weight they put on during the holiday and throughout the last year. So here at Health Fitness Reports we have decided to help you reach the next step.

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