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SPORT BEANS PROVIDE THE ENERGY YOU NEED!

Myth: Complex carbohydrates are a better energy source than simple carbohydrates when exercising.

Fact: All carbohydrates are ultimately processed into the same simple sugar component (glucose) for energy. Gram for gram, complex carbs provide the same amount of energy as simple carbs.

  • Simple carbs are derived from glucose, fructose, or a combination of the two (examples: Sport Beans, sport drinks, fruits, sodas).

  • Complex carbs are derived from a complex structure of glucose called starch (examples: potatoes, breads, pastas, some sport gels).

  • Both types of carbs share the same basic sugar unit glucose.

SPORT BEANS HIGH GI BENEFITS YOUR WORK OUT!

Myth: High GI foods negatively impact physical performance.

Fact: High GI foods like Sport Beans are optimal during exercise since muscles use glucose (sugar) as fuel and need it quickly.

  • Different types of carbohydrates cause glucose to appear in circulation at different rates.

  • How quickly circulating glucose levels rise is referred to as the Glycemic Index (GI).

  • A high GI food means glucose gets into the system faster than a low GI food.

  • The GI for a food cannot be predicted based upon whether it is a complex or simple carbohydrate.

  • Research studies support the use of high GI foods over low GI foods during and after exercise as a means to boost performance.

SPORT BEANS WILL NOT CAUSE A "CRASH"

Myth: High GI foods create a "spike" and "crash" in energy levels.

Fact: High GI foods like Sport Beans do create a rapid rise in blood sugar, providing quick energy. However, there is no actual "crash" that occurs - blood sugar levels simply return to normal.

  • Consumption of all carbohydrates results in a rise in circulating levels of sugar.

  • Complex carbs are derived from a complex structure of glucose called starch (examples: potatoes, breads, pastas, some sport gels).

  • The body handles this rise by releasing insulin, which ushers sugars into the body's cells returning levels to normal.