Carb Confusion

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By connie lane


We have all been led to believe that carbohydrates are the equivalent to poison. So not true!

They are either simple or complex. Complex is what we need to focus on. Complex carbs require a lot of digesting because they are full of fiber. Because of the amount of digestion required, the glucose is released more slowly into the bloodstream, eliminating the need for a large release of insulin. A simple carbohydrate is usually highly processed and requires very little digesting at all, so the glucose is quickly released. The blood sugar then needs to be lowered with a large release of insulin. A large amount of insulin in the bloodstream is inflammatory and will damage the artery walls.

So, bread is not to be avoided, as long as it is whole grain, as in 100% whole wheat. Sorry about this but, America's favorite vegetable, the white potato, needs to be replaced with a healthier version, the sweet potato or yam. The only way to slow down the absorption of glucose in the white potato is to load it up with some type of fat and unless you are really skinny you can't afford the calories. Pasta need not be avoided either if it is 100% whole wheat. Fiber is really the key in slowing glucose absorption without adding calories.

Remember, it's what you do 90% of the time that counts, so you can get by with breaking a few rules once in a while. But, if you are used to nothing but white flour, I think you will quickly come to prefer the full flavor of whole grains. And baked sweet potatoes are terrific!

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