combine a low glycemic carb with a high glycemic carb.
Alternatively, if you combine a source of protein with a high
glycemic carb, this can also slow the absorption of glucose into
As a general rule, a bad carbohydrate would be a heavily
processed carbohydrate such as a frosted donut mentioned
earlier. A good carbohydrate would be an apple or a slice of
wholemeal or wholegrain bread.
What about vitamin and minerals. Do we get
enough from our food or do we actually need
It depends on where you are coming from and what culture.
Again if you get variety in your diet there is probably no need for
vitamin and mineral supplements.
