> "Complex" probably means a pretty high glycemic index. AFAIK it is the opposite - complex carbs are the best carbs to consume, since they don't release energ

> "Complex" probably means a pretty high glycemic index. AFAIK it is the opposite - complex carbs are the best carbs to consume, since they don't release energy all at once but slower. Complex -> Simple -> Absorb instead of just last 2 steps. Even better is to consume them with plenty of fiber, slows down absorption even more, and spikes in glycemic index are much lower