Tag: Animal carbohydrates

While animal foods are widely known for being rich in protein and fat, many are surprised to learn that fresh muscle meat contains almost no carbohydrates. The primary carbohydrates you can find in animal foods are glycogen, stored in liver and muscle, and lactose, the natural sugar found in milk.

While most people associate carbohydrates with plant sources, a significant energy reserve comes from animals. Understanding which is the only carbohydrate of animal origin can be confusing because both glycogen and lactose fit the description, but in different capacities.