Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Losing Fat - Part 4

Try not to eat carbs by themselves. When you are trying to lose fat, insulin control is key. The release of insulin is governed not just by how many carbs you eat, but also how easy they are to digest. If you have no choice but to eat fast digesting carbs (white bread, white pasta, white rice) you can still slow down absorption to maintain somewhat stable insulin levels. One way is to eat your carbs with a small amount of fat (flax oil or olive oil) and some protein. So, white rice, lean steak cooked with a small amount of canola oil is an example. Your insulin release will be better than with just eating the rice by itself.

You can also eat a heafty serving of vegetables (hard to digest) and slow down the absorption of all carbohydrates. Stir fry your heart out!!

A.J. McAlendin

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