Adding This to Your Carbs May Decrease Glycemic Levels by 50 Percent

Adding This to Your Carbs May Decrease Glycemic Levels by 50 Percent
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Did you know that white bread contains 20 grams of starch? After eating it, the body transforms that starch into sugar, causing a rapid increase in your blood sugar levels and providing you with a temporary boost in energy. But a higher blood sugar is not necessarily a good thing, especially in the long-term. Your blood sugar dictates the amount of insulin your body produces. The higher the insulin level, the more your body stores the excess sugar as fat. You should aim to keep it at a low level if you want to lose weight.

Carbohydrates tend to have a high glycemic index level, which means they are rapidly digested by the body. However, this means you will need more of it to remain full in the long-term, raising the issue of obesity.

Skylar Parker
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Skylar Parker covers health and lifestyle for The Epoch Times. She has written for Radiant Life and American Essence magazine. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Media and Creative Writing in 2018. Skylar is passionate about tea, nutrition, nature, psychology, and the arts.
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