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Understanding Carbohydrates
Explore energy, fibre and everyday foods.
Make sense of carbohydrates through the foods you eat every day. Explore starch, sugars and fibre, discover wholegrain options and find practical ways to include a variety of carbohydrate foods in your meals.
English PDF, delivered as a download. No printed book is included. Sold on its own, so you only pay for the subject you want.
- Distinguish starch, sugars and fibre.
- Explore wholegrain and higher-fibre choices.
- Build variety beyond a single staple food.
Three things this guide gives you
- 01Distinguish starch, sugars and fibre.
- 02Explore wholegrain and higher-fibre choices.
- 03Build variety beyond a single staple food.
Eight chapters
- 01Meet carbohydrates
- 02Starch, sugars and fibre
- 03Bread and breakfast cereals
- 04Rice, pasta and potatoes
- 05Pulses, fruit and vegetables
- 06Reading carbohydrate labels
- 07Choosing higher-fibre options
- 08Making carbohydrates part of meals
A page from the guide
Give familiar staples some variety
Think of the starchy foods you already enjoy: bread, rice, pasta or potatoes. Try a wholegrain version of one familiar staple, or keep the skin on potatoes when it suits the dish. Changes can be gradual. Compare the fibre information on similar products and choose something you enjoy eating. Variety over time is more useful than expecting one food to do everything.
Explore energy, fibre and everyday foods.
Adults who want to understand carbohydrates without complicated tracking or rigid food rules.
About this guide
Is this a printed book?
No. It is an English-language digital guide you download and keep. A printed book is not included.
Can I buy just this one?
Yes. Each PRYDEN guide is sold individually for £14.99, and the others are there whenever a different subject interests you.
Do I need previous nutrition knowledge?
No. The guide introduces its topic in clear language and uses familiar food examples.
Do I need to count calories or track every meal?
No. The guide focuses on understanding foods, exploring variety and making practical choices.
Do I have to buy anything else?
No. The examples use food from an ordinary shopping basket. No supplements, apps or special ingredients are needed.
Can I read a sample first?
Yes. The chapter list and an interior passage are on this page, as selectable text.
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English PDF, delivered as a download. No printed book is included. PRYDEN guides are general information about food for adults; they are not personal dietary or medical advice, and they do not replace guidance from a qualified professional.