Low Glycemic Carbs
Healthy CarbsIt is important to know what foods are considered healty carbs and which foods are bad carbohydrates.
Allen Taylor, PhD, director of the Laboratory for Nutrition and Vision Research at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University, examined the eyes of more than 500 women between 53 and 73 years of age.Taylor, who is also a nutrition, ophthalmology and biochemistry professor on the Tufts health sciences campus in Boston stated "The likelihood of having abnormalities characteristic of AMD on eye exam more than doubled for women who consumed diets with the highest glycemic index, regardless of other factors already known or suspected to increase the risk of AMD, such as age, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, and obesity." In other words the type of carbohydrate that we eat does matter in a macular degeneration diet. If glycemic index is a new word or concept for you I suggest that you read The New Sugar Busters! Cut Sugar to Trim Fat You may also go to www.glycemicindex.com for a complete listing. In a nutshell, foods that cause our blood sugar to spike which then results in an increase secretion of insulin, are harmful to our health and to our vision. Good CarbohydratesThere are good carbohydrates for you and there are bad carbs that lead to chronic inflammation. It is important to know which ones to include and which ones you need to start eliminating from your diet.Low Glycemic Carbs Include: 
√ Whole Wheat Flour - whole wheat bread, rolls, or crackers√ Sweet Potatoe √ Brown Rice or Wild Rice √ Whole Wheat Pasta √ Oatmeal - regular, slow cooked √ Vegetables - asparagus, red, green and orange peppers, squash, broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, √ Beans - chick Peas, black beans, kidney beans, lima beans, butter beans √ Fruit - cherries, grapefruit, tomatoes, apricots √ Raw nuts Generally the foods that are higher in fiber are the low glycemic carbs that are better for you.
Bad CarbohydratesBad carbohydrates are foods that contribute to chronic inflammation which increases our risk for macular degeneration along with other diseases. These bad carbs are high in the glycemic index.Foods to Avoid are: √ White Flour - white bread, bagels, cookies, cakes, white rolls √ White Potato 
√ White Rice √ White Pasta √ Instant Oatmeal and Processed Cold Cereals √ Rice Cakes √ Pretzels √ French Fries √ Ice Cream √ Watermelon
Sugar Busters BooksI read the book The New Sugar Busters! Cut Sugar to Trim Fat Written by several physicians, a cardiologist, endocrinologist, and a hepatologist (liver specialist), these physicians explain all of the biological reasons why a diet and lifestyle of consuming low glycemic carbohydrates benefits our bodies in many ways - including our heart, our cholesterol, blood sugar, etc.
Low Glycemic Carb Recipe BookThe second book I purchased and use as a source for good recipes and food suggestions not only for meals, but for breakfast and snacks is Sugar Busters! Quick & Easy Cookbook .It provides great recipes for foods that include low glycemic carbs as well as how to convert your favorite dishes using healthier ingredients. If you want a great guide to eating better, this would be a good cookbook for you. Go from Low Glycemic Carbs to Macular Degeneration Diet
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