Can't find the post on metabolic rate and GI/GL

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slieber
slieber Posts: 765 Member
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I think it was here that I read it, or maybe on another board elsewhere, but I read a post about Glycemic load vs. counting calories and have a question.

Does anyone know how the "resistant starches" affect glycemic load? For example, a potato may be high in GI but low in GL, because it's a "resistant starch" - stays in teh system longer, harder to digest, than a piece of bread. Or at least, that's what I've read.

What about loaves that are resistant starches, like my corn loaf from Ener-G foods? I'm gluten-free (or try to be), and this thing has 3 grams of fiber per slice. Calories are low - 40 per slice, and sugar is practically non-existant in this thing.

Can I eat these without getting spiking my metabolic rate into high gear? I'm trying to get rid of fat, not keep it on.

Thanks, to anyone for clearing up this confusion!

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  • slieber
    slieber Posts: 765 Member
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    I think it was here that I read it, or maybe on another board elsewhere, but I read a post about Glycemic load vs. counting calories and have a question.

    Does anyone know how the "resistant starches" affect glycemic load? For example, a potato may be high in GI but low in GL, because it's a "resistant starch" - stays in teh system longer, harder to digest, than a piece of bread. Or at least, that's what I've read.

    What about loaves that are resistant starches, like my corn loaf from Ener-G foods? I'm gluten-free (or try to be), and this thing has 3 grams of fiber per slice. Calories are low - 40 per slice, and sugar is practically non-existant in this thing.

    Can I eat these without getting spiking my metabolic rate into high gear? I'm trying to get rid of fat, not keep it on.

    Thanks, to anyone for clearing up this confusion!
  • astridfeline
    astridfeline Posts: 1,200 Member
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    http://www.fitsense.co.uk/fit_article.php?id=100
    Is this the article? This is the one Banks posted, it's awesome. I don't know where the original post is but I bookmarked the article in my browser.
  • slieber
    slieber Posts: 765 Member
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    Yes, that's the one. It doesn't answer about "resistant starches" though. Would those be considered simple or complex carbs???

    There's a lot out there saying that potatoes are not as bad as one would say, because it's a "resistant" starch - takes longer to digest than, say, a standard piece of bread, because of the level of fiber.

    I'm concerned because I want to make sure to get all the fiber I need - about 35 grams at the least - but those aren't usually contained in great quantities in the low GI foods.

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