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Fibers (very long/complex carbonhydrates) actually retard the intestines ability to process simpler carbonhydrates. That's why it's ok to eat a lot of fruit, ca
by Sammi 12y ago
Fibers (very long/complex carbonhydrates) actually retard the intestines ability to process simpler carbonhydrates. That's why it's ok to eat a lot of fruit, cause they have the right mix of simple and complex ones.
- static_noise 12y agoYes, I forgot fiber. In Europe they are not counted as carbohydrates because they are indigestible. In the US you can subtract fiber content from total carbohydrates. Yes, fiber helps slowing digestion down and thereby reduces the height of spikes in the blood sugar level. But No, it's not OK for everybody to eat a very high amount of fruit because it may still be too much easily digestable sugar. Fruit as such is no saint - partially because our current crops are optimized for sweet taste.
- mrfusion 12y agoI've always heard that but I've never been able to find an explanation of how fiber actually does that and to what degree? could I take fiber supplements before eating dessert to minimize the impact, lower the calories absorbed?