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Old 03-23-2006, 01:59 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Rodney
Go with natural foods, not processed one. I agree with nukeu666 about eating fruit (and also complex carbs like brown rice), but for the opposite reason: the sugars and carbs are broken down more slowly and evenly over a period of time (especially from things like bananas and rice), so your body gets an even supply of carbs over time, your blood sugar stays steady and, with steady blood sugar, you don't get as hungry.
This is soooo right. The 5-9 fruits and veggies thing is right on. Refined sugars are bad. If you need it, use real maple syrup, honey (produced locally will also help with allergies!), or guava syrup. None give you a glucose crash.

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