Pure Plates Blog — Good Carbs

Pre-workout nutrition is just as important as post, and it can really impact your long-term results and goals! Pre-workout nutrition means that you’re focusing on what to eat BEFORE a workout. The quality, quantity, and timing are what will impact your workouts, and Pure Plates can help you with this!... Read more

Knowing what and when to eat after a workout is key to your success! Learn these tools (and which foods we recommend) in this latest article. Read more

Carbohydrates are macronutrients found in plant-based foods. In general, they are broken down into glucose once consumed. The glucose is then used by cells to generate energy. And our bodies use this energy to move, grow, repair cells, digest food, circulate blood, etc. Essentially, all biological processes require energy. Thus, carbohydrates provide a source of fuel. However, not all carbs are created equal.

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