Thursday, August 12, 2021

Rice.

 Just a thought. What do you think? πŸ€”


Don't worry, I COMPLETELY KNOW the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates.


But the QUESTION IS, do you know how they can have similar net impact as well?


It's ok, you are not alone. But it is not yet too late to learn. See comments for the comparison of rice and sugar. 😊


RICE IS NOT THE BEST F00D


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ASIANS & FILIPINOS all grew up Eating RICE & many now realize that white rice isn't really SAFE and the populairty of colored, higher in fiber and other nutrients in darker rice makes many thought it is already the BEST especially for those with blood sugar problems. πŸ™


Brown, Red & Black Rice, because of high fiber content, are considered Low GI (Glycemic Index) foods which means, these do not spike up one's blood glucose level as fast as pure table sugar would.


If you look at it that way, sure it is "healthier". But have you ever considered comparing it to NOT having it at all? 


DlABETlCS are always advised to choose whole, unprocessed Low GI food. And indeed it helps to lower their Blood Glucose from baseline, but never down to non-diabetic range. It is because it does not address the root cause, which is INSULIN RESISTANCE (IR).


At the end of the day, what we supposedly need is to lower the PANCREATIC BURDEN to produce more INSULIN. However, most Low GI foods don't actually do that. Thus, a lowered BG after shifting from High GI to Low GI is common, but the IR is still there requiring medications.


This is consistent why believe in Low GI Whole Foods are also the same ones who don't believe DlABETES is reversible. It is because there is really no way to reach remission, since Low GI does not mean L0W Net Carbohydrate impact. The INSULIN Index is still high. With required daily caloric allowance of 40-60% still coming from carbohydrates, pancreatic REST is just near impossible, even if it is with medication/s. 


Low Carb and Very Low Carbohydrate meal plans [2 out of the 9 recommended Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for diabetics published by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in 2019] targets lowered net carb intake by replace]ing the usual Low Gi Whole Foods to nutrient-dense food groups and these showed modest control of blood sugar as well as

1. Reduction of HbA1c 

2. Weight Loss

3. Lowered Blood Pressure

4. Higher HDL-C and Lowered Triglycerides


This way, chances of remission is higher, and the possible need for more medications will become less and less as the patient improves his compliance. And yes, proper medical supervision is advised.


We understand it may be challenging at first, but that is the reason why we do what we do in our Low Carb communities and put up a support group to help those who need it the most. We believe that with the right knowledge, strong will to live and personal experience of improvement, then adherence will almost become automatic. 


Below is a theoretical diagram showing where common food groups are when it comes to blood glucose impact. The data came from our community members' self-reported BG monitoring with different foods, as well as the corresponding GI and net carb content based on 1 cup serving suggestions 1-2 hours after meal. THIS IS FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY.


Remember, an average normal plasma glucose reading of 70-100mg/dL of an average person is just equivalent to 1 teaspoon or 4g of net glucose in the bloodstream at any given time. Thus, a blood glucose increase of 180-250mg/dL after a cup of Low GI Food containing 20-40g net carbs should not surprise us.


Individual differences may occur depending on the degree of insulin resistance, pre-meal BG level, physical activity, other macronutrient (protein/fat ratio) intake, metabolic health, gender and age. 


Instead of Low GI, choose the ones in the Low Carb Whole Foods like meat, egg, fish, seafood and majority of non-starchy vegetables and you will see your BG dropping in a beautiful REAL normal range, the way it should be.


Stay Low Carb, stay SAFE. πŸ₯‘


IMPORTANT MESSAGE: This is for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES only. A proper medical consultation is recommended. Always seek the advice of your trusted physician before trying out anything you are not fully versed with.


Join Life Without Rice and LOW-CARB FEASTING & FASTING Community if your wish to know more :)


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