Complex carbohydrates are generally healthier for you than simple carbs. They take much longer to digest and often - but not always - contain a good amount of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. A few examples of complex carbohydrates are:
By far the best (healthiest) complex carbs are vegetables and legumes (beans, peas, etc). Usually, when people speak of 'good' carbs, those are what they're referring to.
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The top five groups of complex carbohydrate foods are fruits and vegetables, whole grain, whole grain pastas and breads, nuts, seeds, legumes and lastly dairy products. Under fruits and vegetables a few examples are potatoes, beans, carrots. Under the category for whole grains examples are rice and wheat. For the group of whole grain breads and legumes examples include whole grain breads and whole grain pastas. In the group of nuts, seeds, legumes, examples of some foods are chick peas, lentils, and kidney beans. In category of dairy products included are low fat milks and yogurts.