The good carbs are the unrefined carbs that are found in whole, natural foods, such as whole grains, beans, rice and starchy vegetables. besides being packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, good carbs take longer to digest. bad carbs are refined carbs, the ones where digestion has begun in factories instead of our stomachs. refined carbs are found in packaged, processed foods, such as store-bought baked goods, crackers, pasta, and white bread.