>than one or two big ones.   Also, eating fat along with carbs causing less
of an
>insulin spike.


This is debatable, I think.  Cordain discusses this on PALEODIET.  The idea
is that although fat may lower the glycemic index of carb foods, the
combination can actually create a hyperinsulemic response.  Don't ask me
how.  He also contends that the combination of carbs and fat is not
representative of a typical meal during the paleolithic.  Proteins and fats
were eaten together after a kill, to the temporary exclusion of the less
energy-dense plant foods, which were generally eaten as they were gathered
on the trail.  I am actually 'on the fence' when it comes to this issue, but
I generally try to eat the higher carb items on their own (between large
meat-based meals and without nuts or other fatty things).  However, when I
do happen to have a big bowl of cherries or something with a meal, it
doesn't cause me any discomfort.