What's the difference between refined carbohydrates and slow sugars?
What's the difference between refined carbohydrates and slow sugars?
The difference between refined carbohydrates and slow sugars is that they break down at different speeds in the body, which causes different reactions. Watch nutrition specialist Peter Attia, MD, explain why slow sugars are a better choice.
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