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Replace Unhealthy Carbs. Don't Erase Them.

Some of you may be feeling disappointed or overwhelmed by the damning info I’ve posted about wheat. For a lot of you, it isn’t what you...

Identifying Healthy Carbs

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. None of the information on this site is...

Why You Might Consider Ditching Wheat

I’ve talked a lot about how healthy sprouted grains can be. But don’t get too excited. This type of wheat may be healthier than its...

Using the Glycemic Index to Balance Blood Sugars

Refined carbohydrates can cause an immediate and drastic increase in blood sugar levels, followed by a drastic drop back to normal or...

The Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners

Some of you may now be wondering about sweeteners such as Splenda®, Nutra Sweet®, or Equal®. Perhaps you’re thinking of switching to...

4 Reasons to Eliminate Sugar from Your Diet

Sugars found in fruits and dairy products are healthy sugars. Yes, they cause a more immediate rise in blood sugar than complex carbs do,...

Soluble and Insoluble Fiber for Blood Sugar Balance

As I noted before, one of the things that makes a complex carbohydrate “complex” is its fiber content. When fiber is digested, the body...