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These are essentially ‘sneaky’ sugars that have been processed to extend their shelf-life and make them desirable to us shoppers. But in the process they’ve lost many of the nutrients that made them beneficial in the first place. These refined carbs are often lacking in essential minerals and vitamins. Importantly, they have also had their fibre – such as cellulose or pectin – taken away. It’s this fibre that can help to slow down a carbohydrate’s breakdown into glucose, which in turn helps to regulate blood-sugar levels. The fact that they can be broken down so quickly after being eaten means these refined carbs are essentially just like simple sugars. But because so many of us don’t know the effect they have on the body, they are hidden or ‘sneaky’ sugars.

As you’ll see in Chapter 8, we’ll be telling you about which foods you should eat to help stabilize blood sugar and minimize your sweet cravings. The carbohydrates we recommend are unrefined – refined carbs are a definite no-no.