Refined Carbohydrates

White bread is a refined carbohydrate.

Definition: Foods which have been processed by machinery that strips the bran and germ from the whole grain. The process gives foods a finer texture and prolongs shelf life, but it also removes important nutrients, such as B vitamins, fiber, and iron.

Also Known As: refined carbs, refined sugars

Examples: White rice and pasta made with white flour are examples of refined carbohydrates