Gas and bloating is a sign that food is not being digested correctly by the body. An inadequate intake of water will cause excessive stomach bloating. Water benefits the body by aiding with digestion because it supports a majority of the body's daily functions.
Main complex carbohydrates belonging to polysaccharides. Among the main complex carbohydrates belonging to polysaccharides we have the following: Starch: The substance of plant reserves. It consists of amylose and amylopectin. It is the main carbohydrate in the diet. The body can break it down into simple sugars by enzymes called amylases, which are mainly found in the saliva and the pancreas. It is found in greater amounts in the seeds of cereals, roots (carrots, beets, etc) and tubercles (potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, etc) Glycogen: The main form of complex carbohydrate that is stored as energy reserves in animals.
Carbohydrates are converted into glucose in your body and carried through your bloodstream to your tissues and organs for energy. Glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles for later use. There are three types of carbohydrates. Simple sugar is the most basic carbohydrate found in fruits, vegetables and dairy products. Starch is made up of more than one sugar unit bound together and is found in whole grains, vegetables and beans. Dietary fiber is the carbohydrate found in plants that passes through the intestines undigested.