Alan S > wrote:

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

: I agree with you Alan, there is little definitive research
: on this part of the problem. So I try to avoid both until
: the experts do know. I tend to agree with Derek Paice and
: others who look at the "area under the curve" but I also
: think that a short sharp spike may cause damage regardless
: of that AUC.

: That's just my opinion, but it's what I will follow until
: shown otherwise.

: Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
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The theory of eating a mixture of fast and slow carbs is that since they
eaffect the bgs at different times you get no spike, just a low rise over
a longish period. Of corse, if you eat all the same duration carbs that
shoudl give you a spike, sooner or later.

Wendy