This is main energy food needed by the body and it is found in sugars (honey, sweets, fruits) and starches (pasta, potatoes, flour, corn). But carbohyrate comes in two types – fast and slow release. Fast includes sweets, sugars, and honey which give a burst of energy via the blood sugars and slow release which includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains provide sustained energy – this is because they contain complex carbohydrates. Most people should aim to eat mostly slow-release as this stabalises blood sugar levels and helps maintain a health weight and assists in the prevention of diabetes.