What carbs are good for you?

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This is a question that does not contain one simple answer. There are different methods used to measure the effect of carbohydrates on your blood sugar levels, which in turn lead to a specific insulin response. To keep it simple, introduce foods(carbs) into your diet that have a Glycemic Load index of 19 or less, and do not exceed 120 GL per day. Of course you will need to find a chart that represents Glycemic Load, try using an internet search engine. An example would be an apple has a GL of 6, a slice of whole wheat bread has a GL of 7, so if you were to combine these into a meal ie..a whole wheat turkey sandwich, an apple, and a glass of water, your total GL would be 20. Both of these foods contain fiber, which in addition to regularity will help to satisfy your hunger longer than if you would have eaten a hamburger, fries, and a coke. Stay away from foods containing simple sugars such as white rice, pasta, white bread, baked potatos, and bagels to name a few. Also read up on insulin response, this will help you to understand how carbohydrates effect you and why they can cause weight gain. Remember that carbs are important to normal body function, so do not simply cut them out of your diet.

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