| In this e-book review it points out the good and | | | | Another point that is pointed out in this e-book is |
| bad of carbohydrates. By breaking carbohydrates | | | | that whole grain slows the absorption of sugar |
| down into two basic groups, you have complex | | | | into your blood stream, which helps keep your |
| carbs and simple carbs or sugars. Complex carbs | | | | insulin levels in check which also help prevent fat |
| include foods like whole wheat breads, cereals, | | | | storage. |
| and grains. Simple sugars include just that, | | | | Now here are some things you want to stay |
| anything that has a high amount of sugar, such as | | | | away from. They are simple sugars because they |
| candy, regular soda pop, and etc... | | | | contain empty calories which mean that your |
| Another point that I appreciated in this e-book is | | | | body is getting almost no nutritional value from |
| that it gives you tips on what to look for when | | | | these, but you are consuming calories. This |
| shopping for food. Such as it says to look for | | | | e-book points out that these simple sugars |
| whole grain/whole wheat foods which contain | | | | actually steal nutrients from our bodies, so instead |
| more fiber. Really when you think about it fiber | | | | of losing fat we are gaining fat so we definitely |
| plays an important role when it comes to losing | | | | do not want that to happen. |
| fat or staying lean. Why? Well for one thing fiber | | | | In recapping what I have talked about in this |
| slows your digestion down and keeps you feeling | | | | article is that you want to look for whole wheat |
| fuller longer, and you will be less tempted to eat | | | | whole grain products that are loaded with fiber |
| more when you have finished the appropriate | | | | because this will give you energy. And you want |
| meal sized. Fiber has also been linked to lowering | | | | to stay away from refined grains like white bread |
| cholesterol levels and a lower risk of heart | | | | and white rice and simple sugars to a minimum. |
| disease, diabetes, and cancer. | | | | |