Top 5 Sources of Bad Carbohydrates

1. Candy. Candy is nothing more than pure sugar. Though it tastes good, candy is digested very quickly. This quick digestion will leave you feeling hungry soon after you finish eating it, even if you eat a large amount of it at a time. Candy is just empty calories; it contains nothing but energy. It's not a source of fiber, vitamins or minerals which makes it a very unhealthy option.

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2. White Flours. Like sugar, white flour is digested very quickly. It's made by removing the part of the wheat that contains the most nutrients. Vitamins, minerals and fiber are all lost during the processing which causes them to also be digested and absorbed very quickly. When buying bread or pasta, make sure that the first ingredient listed on the nutrition label is 100% whole wheat flour.

3. Soda. Soda is just as bad as candy. It's actually liquid candy which is absorbed even faster. With its high calorie content, it won't keep you full for long and you'll be eating again in no time. Soda is also made from empty calories which gives you no positive health benefits. Replacing soda with water will help lower your daily calorie intake and get rid of some unwanted weight.

4. Pastries. Baked goods (doughnuts, pies, cakes) are a combination of bad carbohydrates all rolled into one neat package. They are usually made with white flour and plenty of sugar. Nutrients are scarce in both of these ingredients which makes these items a very unhealthy food choice.

5. Milk Chocolate. While dark chocolate has been shown to contain antioxidants, most people go for the milk chocolate which is loaded with sugar and saturated fat. It wouldn't be that unhealthy but portion control is often ignored. Having a piece of chocolate every few days won't kill you, in fact it might even be healthy for you (if you're eating dark chocolate). Having an entire bar once a day is a different story.