Complex carbohydrates are carbohydrates that generally come from intact or whole grains. Brown rice, quinoa, and oats are other examples of complex carbohydrates. They are also in sweet potatoes. Complex carbohydrates are not fattening. They are full of fiber, B vitamins, and minerals. If you eat too many servings of complex carbohydrates in a day you could gain weight depending on what else you are eating. You need complex carbs for energy and fiber.
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