Alan S > wrote:
: On Fri, 9 Feb 2007 00:20:14 -0500, "Ed"
: <ekirstein*nospammers*catskill.net> wrote:

: >I must disagree with your generalization. There are carbs that convert to
: >sugar quickly and carbs that convert slowly. Hence, the GI Index and GI
: >load. I can usually tolerate some extra carbs as long as the sugars are
: >low. Of course, it's a personal thing and must be checked with your own
: >meter.
: >ed

: Whether they convert fast or slow - they still convert. So,
: what is the advantage that you see in slow conversion?

: Incidentally, many carbs convert at least as quickly as
: sugar.

: Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
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theoretically, if you eat a mixture of carbs, some fst acting andsome slow
acting and don't overdo either, you don't get a spike as one kicks in as
the other kicks out. this is theory, but often doesn't work out in
practice. YMMV The oly wa to know if a particular combo works for you ks
test, test, test!

Wendy