Very smart post. This is at the crux of many problems we r facing in the US. Is it safe to say that high glycemic foods are 'pro-inflammatory?' I found the following: "The higher the glycemic the diet, the more insulin is released leading to a pro-inflammatory state and higher levels of CRP. By elevating your blood sugar, high glycemic foods also promote oxygen free radical processes. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules which can damage DNA, cause cancer growth and incite more inflammation. Americans are gorging themselves on high glycemic, pro-inflammatory sugars and refined carbohydrates; yeast bread comprises 15% of total carbohydrates, soft drinks/soda 9%, cakes/cookies/quick breads/doughnuts 7%, sugar/syrup/jams 6%, white potatoes 5% and ready-to-eat cereal 5%. (buddyslim.com). I personally am avoiding gluten and this new way of living has been a big help to me in many ways. The glycemic load is important to consider in regards to a healthy diet. Avoiding chronic inflammation is also important to me. And I am also learning more about avoiding fungus and excessive yeast in my system. Thanks 4 posting this valuable info! Marty
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Very smart post. This is at the crux of many problems we r facing in the US. Is it safe to say that high glycemic foods are 'pro-inflammatory?' I found the following: "The higher the glycemic the diet, the more insulin is released leading to a pro-inflammatory state and higher levels of CRP. By elevating your blood sugar, high glycemic foods also promote oxygen free radical processes. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules which can damage DNA, cause cancer growth and incite more inflammation. Americans are gorging themselves on high glycemic, pro-inflammatory sugars and refined carbohydrates; yeast bread comprises 15% of total carbohydrates, soft drinks/soda 9%, cakes/cookies/quick breads/doughnuts 7%, sugar/syrup/jams 6%, white potatoes 5% and ready-to-eat cereal 5%. (buddyslim.com). I personally am avoiding gluten and this new way of living has been a big help to me in many ways. The glycemic load is important to consider in regards to a healthy diet. Avoiding chronic inflammation is also important to me. And I am also learning more about avoiding fungus and excessive yeast in my system. Thanks 4 posting this valuable info! Marty
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