Zone Diet FAQ Answer
13)
What is the difference between a favorable and unfavorable
carbohydrate?
Unfavorable carbohydrates are so labeled because of
their glycemic index. If a food has a number high on the glycemic index, this means that it is quickly absorbed into the
bloodstream - the higher the number the more quickly it is
absorbed. Your insulin levels will rise faster and you will get
hungry sooner after a meal with high glycemic carbohydrates. You
can still follow the Zone Diet and use some unfavorable carbs, but
the fewer you use, the more benefits you will likely see. We
usually recommend that no more than 25% of your carbohydrates at
each meal should come from unfavorable sources.
Some examples of the most
unfavorable or high glycemic carbohydrates are highly refined
food sources such as pasta, white breads, potatoes, and
breakfast cereals. Some examples of the most favorable
carbohydrate sources are fruits and vegetables.
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