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.
Carbohydrate Sources. 1  The main source of carbohydrates in the human diet are plant foods, such as cereals, root vegetables (potatoes, yams, cassava), fruits and legumes (beans, peas, lentils) and table sugar [1]. 2  Animal sources of dietary carbohydrates are milk (lactose), animal liver and seafood (glycogen).