These grains (usually
refined wheat and corn) are then turned into junk and snack foods.
East Asians tend to take most of their carbohydrates as rice whereas Western societies tend to take their carbohydrate as
refined wheat and corn products.
Not exact matches
Cooked seasoned beef (beef, salt, beef broth, flavorings), cooked beans (beans, water), tomato sauce (water, tomato paste), jalapeños (water, jalapeños [jalapeño peppers, salt, acetic acid, water, calcium chloride]-RRB-, starch thickener (water, modified food starch), water, shortening (
refined, bleached beef tallow, soybean oil
and / or cottonseed oil, BHT added as antioxidant
and dimethylpolysiloxane added as antifoaming agent), contains 2 % or less of: vinegar, oats, dehydrated red chile pepper, salt, dehydrated onion
and garlic, hydrolyzed
corn gluten, hydrolyzed soy protein, hydrolyzed
wheat gluten, spices, guar gum, yeast extract, soy lecithin, maltodextrin.
I think we can all agree that the excess of
refined carbohydrate in our modern diet (primarily from sugar,
wheat and corn) is a major culprit of the increased prevalence of obesity
and diabetes in our culture.
Simple, fast - acting carbohydrates (in foods that are loaded with sugar,
corn syrup, fruit juices, alcohol,
and refined wheat flour) are quickly converted to glucose, which rushes out into the blood
and spikes the blood sugar.
We know that statistically we are consuming more grain products in general (both whole grain
and refined grains)
and that
corn and wheat are two of the top 5 most consumed foods in the United States.
These high glycemic foods include bread, cereals, pasta, potatoes, energy bars, sports drinks
and other foods
and products made from
refined wheat flour,
and the various forms of processed sugar (from sucrose to high fructose
corn syrup).
sugar,
corn syrup,
refined grains (
wheat and corn cereals, breads, etc), artificial trans fats,
refined vegetable oils (soybean oil,
corn oil), etc
Even if you don't have a diagnosed sensitivity, or you know you're getting an organic
wheat or
corn, with their empty calories
and refined carbohydrates, these nutrient - deficient foods will be an impediment to living a healthy life.
Barkotti, contain no
wheat,
corn or soy, added salt or
refined sugar
and contain no
wheat gluten or rice gluten.
Any carbohydrates in your dog's diet should come from whole grains, starchy vegetables, beans or legumes —
refined grains like
corn and wheat offer low nutritional value for dogs
and they have a high risk for triggering food allergies.