Protein and Carb Myths

[Emmortal]

Some of you might find this quite useful.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0801/is_9_66/ai_n14921214/pg_1

[Princess L]

Some of you might find this quite useful.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0801/is_9_66/ai_n14921214/pg_1

Not always a fan of Chris', but this one covers the basics.  Several folks around here should take note.

[England_1]

"The glycemic index is a tool that rates carbohydrates based on the speed at which they digest. "

This is incorrect. GI is a measure of how fast a carbohydrate is absorbed through the brush border cells of the small intestine, mainly the ileum. Digestion is simply the process of breaking down food and preparing it for absorption.

[Princess L]

"The glycemic index is a tool that rates carbohydrates based on the speed at which they digest. "

This is incorrect. GI is a measure of how fast a carbohydrate is absorbed through the brush border cells of the small intestine, mainly the ileum. Digestion is simply the process of breaking down food and preparing it for absorption.

True.  He over-simplified it for the average joe out there.  Actually, the GI rating ranks carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels.

[Emmortal]

Yea it was pretty over simplified but still good information for newer people starting out getting their nutrition in order.  That was the main reason I posted it =)