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Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion and release glucose rapidly into the bloodstream have a high GI; carbohydrates that break down more slowly, releasing glucose more gradually into the bloodstream, have a low GI.

carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, water

Glycemic load or GL combines both the quality and quantity of carbohydrate in one number. The formula is: GL = GI x the amount of available carbohydrate in a 100g serving / 100

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does not consume meat, poultry, fish, or seafood. vs Vegans do not consume any animal products or by-products.

*beans*, tofu, peanutbutter, almonds, soymilk

energy to raise a gram
energy to raise a kilogram
of water 1 C

Complex carbohydrates are also known as starches and are made of three or more linked sugars.

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fast food, cheap unhealthy food, convenience, ignorance, portion size, drinking calories, social eating, cortisol...

glycolysis followed by aerobic respiration

filled w/ Hs or not. becomes LDL or HDL. Is solid vs liquid at room temp

type 2, hypertension, heart disease, joint problems, kidney and liver disease, breathing problems, fatigue, depression, gout, gall baldder issues, thyroid, pancreatic, urinary and excritory problems

people want a quick fix
end diets abruptly, metabolism doesnt readjust
people dont do it for themselves.