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Insulin Resistance And Complex Carbohydrates
One of the biggest mistakes that weight loss failures make is
cutting out carbs altogether. An example of this flawed ideology
is the Atkins diet. Clinical studies have proven that the
low-carb, high fat diet has a negative impact on the health of
your heart and blood.
But bringing back the carbs can cause problems too. Did you
know that many of the carbs we eat every day may cause a
condition called insulin resistance? With the extra carbs adding
the extra pounds and inches to your body, the insulin hormone
runs into a big problem: It can't help you process fuel, fats, or
sugars. When you reach this condition, your body stores even more
fat than it should be, mostly around your stomach and hips.
So how do we keep the delicious carbohydrate-filled foods
without adding inches and developing insulin resistance? If
you're dedicated to losing weight and achieving health for the
rest of your life, this solution is for you! You must understand
that thre are two types of carbohydrates; good and bad. Good
carbohydrates include non-processed foods like fruits,
vegetables, and whole grains. Bad carbohydrates include those
such as white bread, chips, snacks and other baked or fried foods
that have been mechanically processed.
What are the good carboydrates?
These are the carbs we should focus on eating. They come in
more natural forms such as whole grain wheat bread, fruit like
strawberries and peaches, and vegetables such as carrots, green
beans or squash.
What are the bad carbs?
If you want to keep the healthiest blood chemistry, try hard
to avoid eating these foods. Some of the foods with "bad"
carbohydrates include those such as white bread, chips, snacks
and other baked or fried foods that have been mechanically
processed. These carbs bad for you because during processing,
much or all of the dietary fiber is removed from them, and your
body cannot process these new complex carbs with efficiency.
Copyright (C) Shoppe.MD, PhenForum and Ian Mason,
2004-2005
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