Ah, carbohydrates. We hate to love them! Especially for those of us who struggle with high blood sugar. Why are carbs so craveable? What makes us want them so badly, and why do we have so much trouble giving them up? Believe it or not, the brain has more to do with this than the stomach. Simple/refined carbohydrates prompt rapid spikes and drops in blood sugar. Whether you … [Read more...] about Kick Your Carbohydrate Habit – Here’s How
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Net Carbs – How Are They Affecting Your Blood Sugar?
Let’s talk about carbs, baby! We know that not all carbs are created equal. We’ve got simple/refined carbs, we’ve got complex carbs, and … we have net carbs. You may have heard them called “digestible carbs.” This refers to a portion of the carbs you consume that is actually absorbed by your body. Simple carbs contain a single sugar unit, or at most two sugar units, and are … [Read more...] about Net Carbs – How Are They Affecting Your Blood Sugar?