J-Pizzie Lifestyle

More digital sillynonsense from Jeff Putz

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Ok, allow the Type I (ie autoimmune, as opposed to insulin-resistant/overweight) diabetic to chime in :)

High-glycemic-index carbs are "bad" carbs.  Refined grains, sugars, etc.  White potatoes are (perhaps nonintuitively) worse than "sweet" potatoes/yams.  (Yams have more complex carbs, more fiber, a lower glycemic index, more flavor (IMHO), AND more vitamins to boot)

My cholesterol is consistently excellent, to the point where my HDL ("good" cholesterol) is HIGHER than my LDL ("bad" cholesterol).  My endo asks me what kind of diet I follow, and the answer is always the same -- I don't follow any special diet, but I pick all things in moderation (even if people who only see me eat at parks don't believe that ;) )  I don't specifically avoid carbs, fats, OR proteins, but rather try for a balance, and make sure I eat plenty of fruits and veggies.  A little meat, and NEVER any crap like white bread (granted, the gluten intolerance makes that park easier in many ways, if I ate any of that crap I'd get sick anyway.)

I applaud Jeff for realizing he can still do something about it, though, rather than just sitting there whining while chowing down on a bag of chips like so many people do.

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