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Re: Is Glycemic Load Even Helpful?
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Nicole Renee Markee <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 8 Nov 2010 19:41:01 -0600
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On Nov 8, 2010, at 3:29 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote:

> I think we'd need a program that you could punch in all the data in
> the whole meal, and get a combined glycemic number.

I've always felt that the GI of foods was kind of silly, and prefer to use net carbs.

If you're eating whole foods (fruits and veg), the total sugars are what matters.  At least IMO.

Do any of us really care what the GI or GL of rice krispies or peanut M&Ms is?

-Nicole

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