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The Best Carbs For Low Carbers
By Jun Lim, Thu Dec 8th
With the popularity of low carb diets such as Atkins, The Zone,and South Beach, more and more people are becoming aware of thebad effects to the body of too much carbohydrate consumption. Aspeople try to cut down on their carb intake, it should be notedthat not all carbs are created equal. In a nutshell, there are two kinds of carbohydrates, simple andcomplex. Some refer to them as bad and good carbs, fast and slowdigestion carbs and other possibly confusing lingo. Here’s thescoop. SIMPLE CARBS are those carbohydrates that are most often havelow nutrient content and have high glycemic index such as whitebread, cookies, pastries, candies, and sodas. They are quick todigest and can cause blood sugar to soar then fall dramaticallywithin a short span of time. In order to keep the body runningmore healthy and stable, health advisors recommend that thesetypes of foods be limited.
COMPLEX CARBS are those that contain many nutrients
and have alow to moderate glycemic index. Higher fiber content in thesefoods means slower digestion, which is healthier for the body.And these foods are considered good choices by health advisors.Examples of these complex carbs are whole grains, most fruitsand vegetables. Legumes, plants of the pea or bean family, arealso in this category. While studies like one from the University of Arkansas forMedical Sciences in January of 2004 show that low-carb diets canhelp with weight loss; the carbs need to be of the complex, lowglycemic type. It would be best to avoid simple carbs altogether. But if youjust can't stay away, you should at least eat them in moderationor in accordance with the advice of your dietary advisor orhealth practitioner. About the author:Jun Lim manages a website called Low Carb Optionsthat could show you exactly where you can get all your premiumquality, low carb products so affordably that you'll be able toafford a new wardrobe to match your new, super-slim figure byyour summer vacation.
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