Sugars — such as sucrose and high - fructose corn syrup — may play a key role because they also
contain significant amounts of a carbohydrate called fructose, which is metabolized mostly by liver cells.
And I eat a lower carb diet and I take that bitter melon extract before I eat any foods that, or any meals that
contain a significant amount of carbohydrates.
The reason for this is that many popular plant protein sources are quite high in starch — hummus (and beans of all types), tempeh, grains, nuts, and seeds
contain significant amounts of carbohydrate.
Limit yourself to the recommended diabetic serving for noodles or pasta — 1/3 cup per meal — and consume your pasta along with other foods that are low on the glycemic index, like nonstarchy vegetables, or foods that don't
contain significant amounts of carbohydrates, such as sources of lean protein like seafood or skinless chicken breast.
Not exact matches
A green or unripe banana also
contains a
significant amount of resistant starch, a type
of indigestible
carbohydrate that functions like fiber.
A green or unripe banana also
contains a
significant amount of resistant starch, a type
of indigestible
carbohydrate that functions like fiber.
While they're great sources
of fat, nuts and seeds
contain small
amounts of carbohydrate that can easily add up to something
significant because they're fairly easy to overeat (how many times have you absent - mindedly killed a jar
of almond butter or a bag
of pistachios?).
For example, fruits that are high in simple
carbohydrates contain a
significant amount of vitamins and phytochemicals.
flour) are absorbed much more quickly into the blood stream than unrefined
carbohydrates that may still
contain significant amounts of proteins, fats and fibre.
The seed
of the walnut fruits
contains significant amounts of nutrients such as proteins, EFAs (essential fatty acids),
carbohydrates, vitamins, and essential minerals.