David Brownstein
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 The glycemic index of carbohydrates can be a helpful guide on which carbohydrates to eat and which to avoid. The glycemic index measures how quickly carbohydrates are turned into sugar. Complex carbohydrates cause a much slower rise in blood sugar as compared to refined carbohydrates and are therefore a much healthier part of the diet. Complex carbohydrates have a very low glycemic index. Appendix A contains the glycemic index and can be used as a reference on which carbohydrates to eat.
In addition, it is vitally important to eliminate all refined oils in the diet. |
Pam Montgomery
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 The taste of sweet is an indication of carbohydrates, which include mono-, di-, and polysaccharides. carbohydrates function through storage and transport of energy. They are important in the smooth operating of the immune system and contribute to successful fertilization, blood clotting, and development. carbohydrates also affect the pancreas and spleen. Mucilage is considered sweet as is inulin, which helps balance the blood-sugar level. Saponin-containing plants are considered sweet, but their taste actually has a soapy quality. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 Gottschall believed that some individuals with intestinal disease can't digest certain carbohydrates known as disaccharides (a kind of sugar). She believed that some individuals have impaired ability to break down disaccharides and that certain bacteria and yeast thrive on these molecules, creating a "vicious cycle" that can only be broken by changing the diet. The SCD is based on the principle that "specifically selected carbohydrates requiring minimal digestive processes,are well absorbed and leave virtually none to be used for furthering microbial overgrowth in the intestine," she wrote. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 It contains fiber, vitamins and minerals, and lots of carbohydrates. The carbohydrates are the fuel. But the carbohydrates are bound up in the fiber of the apple so that it takes your body a fair amount of time and effort to release those carbohydrates and convert them into fuel. So you could call the apple a medium-burning carbohydrate, or in medical terms, it has a lower glycemic index than straight sugar. |
Andreas Moritz
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 Gallstones in the liver and gallbladder drastically reduce the secretion of bile, which weakens the ability of pancreatic enzymes to digest carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. This, in turn, prevents the small intestine from properly absorbing the nutrient components of these foods (such as monosaccharides from carbohydrates, amino acids from protein, and fatty acids and glycerol from fats). This incomplete absorption can lead to malnourishment and food cravings. |
David Brownstein
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| The glycemic index measures how quickly carbohydrates are turned into sugar. Complex carbohydrates cause a much slower rise in blood sugar as compared to refined carbohydrates and are therefore a much healthier part of the diet. Complex carbohydrates have a very low glycemic index. Appendix A contains the glycemic index and can be used as a reference on which carbohydrates to eat.
In addition, it is vitally important to eliminate all refined oils in the diet. Refined oils contain trans fatty acids that poison our cell membranes and lead to degenerative disease. |
C. W. Randolph, M.D.
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 In addition, protein has a gentle, steady effect on blood sugar, as opposed to the quick, steep rise in blood sugar caused by carbohydrates like white bread, cookies, or a baked potato. Finally, the body uses more energy (i.e., calories) to digest protein than it does to digest fat or carbohydrates.
Fish is a great source of protein. Salmon, trout, herring, water-packed tuna, and mackerel are also excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which medical studies have found to have a strong cardiovascular benefit. |
James Dowd and Diane Stafford
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 Now we know that there are good carbohydrates and bad carbohydrates. As science progresses and as public knowledge increases, the message becomes more complex.
You do need the sun—there is no life on earth without it. But you're not choosing between no sun and all the sun you want. Regular intermittent exposure year round allows you to build up some melanin, which will buffer you from overexposure. Now-and-then sun exposure raises your vitamin D levels. Also, your skin type dictates how much sun you can tolerate. |
Victoria Boutenko, M.A.
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 They make carbohydrates out of sunlight, from carbohydrates plants build new stems, roots and bark, and most importantly, they build new leaves because leaves can make more carbohydrates. This is why the mass of leaves is always superior in size in relation to the rest of the plant. Since the greens are always trying to increase absorption of chlorophyll, they continuously keep growing and, as a result, we have to constantly trim the bushes and cut the grass around our homes; otherwise the greens will keep growing without stopping until they take over the entire space, leaving no room for us. |
Dr. Jonathan Prousky, BPHE, BSc, ND, FRSH
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 In terms of the exact macronutrient percentages, a diet with moderately high amounts of protein and fat should contain about 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 30% fat.8 These proportions are similar to hunter-gatherer populations and this diet will encourage a superior level of health.
The second option involves a diet predominately high in complex (unrefined) carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates include whole wheat, rice, corn, winter squash, potatoes, and lentils. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| It contains fiber, vitamins and minerals, and lots of carbohydrates. The carbohydrates are the fuel. But the carbohydrates are bound up in the fiber of the apple so that it takes your body a fair amount of time and effort to release those carbohydrates and convert them into fuel. So you could call the apple a medium-burning carbohydrate, or in medical terms, it has a lower glycemic index than straight sugar. |
Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
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 Acyl-CoA is a common product in the metabolism of all oxidizable carbon-based substrates, including carbohydrates (pyruvate), fatty acids, and amino acids.
Acyl-CoAs (fats, carbohydrates, or other oxidizable carbon compounds + CoA) require the help of L-carnitine to enter the inner mitochondrial membrane and then go into the mitochondrial matrix where the work of energy turnover can be done. The acyl-CoA hands off the acyl group to the carnitine molecule, creating an acyl-carnitine molecule, like in a relay race where the baton is passed from one runner to another. |
Ray D. Strand
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 Though we focus heavily on cutting back on fats, our love affair with carbohydrates continues. What many Americans don't fully realize is that carbohydrates are simply long chains of sugar that the body absorbs at various rates. Did you know white bread, white flour, pasta, rice, and potatoes release their sugars into the bloodstream even faster than table sugar? It's true. This is why such foods are called high-glycemic. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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 Carbo the magnificent: carbohydrates give us energy. They're the fuel on which the human body runs. The fruits, vegetables, and whole grains that I feature do a great job of providing the right amount and right type of carbohydrates your body demands.
Keeping lean with protein: Protein helps repair the tissues of our body. In general, the American diet provides more than enough protein to meet our needs. Beans, soy, fish, and whey are the featured protein champions in this book. You may ask, "Can't lean cuts of beef, chicken, pork, and so forth fit well into this program?" Sure! |
Dr. Jonathan Prousky, BPHE, BSc, ND, FRSH
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| The second option involves a diet predominately high in complex (unrefined) carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates include whole wheat, rice, corn, winter squash, potatoes, and lentils. These foods slow the entry of glucose into the bloodstream, promote regular bowel function, and create a feeling of satiety with fewer calories. To develop such a diet, the proportions of complex carbohydrates would need to be around 50% to 55%, protein at 15% to 20%, and fat at 30% to 35%. |
Victoria Boutenko, M.A.
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| They make carbohydrates out of sunlight, from carbohydrates plants build new stems, roots and bark, and most importantly, they build new leaves because leaves can make more carbohydrates. This is why the mass of leaves is always superior in size in relation to the rest of the plant. Since the greens are always trying to increase absorption of chlorophyll, they continuously keep growing and, as a result, we have to constantly trim the bushes and cut the grass around our homes; otherwise the greens will keep growing without stopping until they take over the entire space, leaving no room for us. |
Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews
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 J Grain carbohydrates at lunch or dinner but not both. You'll refer to these as with and without (grains, that is). SuperNutrient Booster every day at mid-morning. Afternoon snack every day. Use your SuperFoodsRx 1, 2, 3 categories. Eat from your SuperFoodsRx Meal Lists. SuperFoods salad or soup or both every day. Monday is Soup & Salad Day. Wednesday is Veggie Day. No food after dinner. Beverages: Water and Tea.
No alcohol.
No caloric beverages.
Up to 1 cup coffee daily (try to shift to tea).
Low-fat or nonfat milk or soy milk is okay as a snack or as part of a meal. |
| So you either have to get a friend to share that one Styrofoam bowl or evaluate what amount you will eat and how many of those nutrients—and in this case I'm talking about the calories, fat, carbohydrates, and fiber—you'll be getting from your portion. You can almost hear the person in charge of label information laughing as he sent that to the printer envisioning perhaps the picture of Lady and the Tramp sharing the single strand of spaghetti. So make sure you have a realistic idea of how many servings the package contains. |
| Fiber actually slows down the speed at which your body turns carbohydrates into blood sugar that you will use for energy. This enhances the overall stability of your blood glucose and can help favor your healthy sustained energy, while also playing a positive role in helping you lose weight.
The two SuperFoods pumpkin and oats are excellent examples of high-fiber foods that provide a host of nutritional benefits. People are often surprised that pumpkin is included as a SuperFood but it's one of the best sources of healthy carotenoids available. |
Tom Bohager
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 They are generally the most potent source of enzymes, between ten and one hundred times more effective at digesting proteins, fats, and carbohydrates per milligram than animal enzymes. şUnlike animal sources, the health of the source is never questionable. şThe pH range is broad, making them active in stomach acid and throughout the rest of the body.
For all of the above reasons, plant-based enzymes are often the first choice in addressing health issues and/or enzyme deficiencies. |
| Particularly beneficial as a digestive enzyme for people who have difficulty digesting vegetable material
Hemicellulase units (HCU)
Invertase (sucrase)
Carbohydrase şBreaks down carbohydrates, especially sucrose and maltose
?Particularly beneficial as a digestive enzyme for people who are intolerant of sugars
Invertase active units (IAU)
Enzyme
Category
Purpose
Unit of Measurement
Lactase
Carbohydrase şBreaks down lactose (milk sugar)
?Used to treat lactose intolerance
Lactase units (LacU)
Lipase
Lipase şBreaks down lipids and improves fat utilization
? |
| Three different types of amylase are secreted in the mouth to digest the carbohydrates we eat. The amylase is mixed with food when we chew, so it can begin working immediately. This is why it is so important to take the time to chew food well. The longer and better we chew, the more amylase we introduce to the food in our mouth.
When we swallow the food, it travels down the esophagus to the stomach. There are two sections of the stomach. The cardiac (upper) section is the first stop for the food we swallow. |
| Available from different sources and can be blended to increase potency
Dextrinizing units (DU) and Sanstedt Kneen Blish Units (SKB)
Enzyme
Category
Purpose
Unit of Measurement
Beta-glucanase
Carbohydrase şBreaks down carbohydrates, especially glucan, a carbohydrate found in barley, oats, and wheat
?Particularly beneficial as a digestive enzyme for people who have difficulty digesting grain-based products
Betaglucanase units (BGU)
Bromelain
Protease şBreaks down protein
? |
Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews
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| This study showed that overweight and obese women actually consumed fewer carbohydrates, complex carbs, and dietary fiber than their healthy-weight peers, again highlighting the importance of getting whole grains in the diet whenever possible if your goal is to lose weight.
What's often forgotten in a discussion of carbs is that they are in fact, the "master fuel" of nutrition, providing a steady flow of blood sugar to the body machine so that our cells can make energy for our bodies to perform. |
Dr. Steven R. Gundry
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 NOW FOR SOMETHING REALLY DIFFERENT
Unlike most diet programs you've probably followed, on Diet Evolution there are no complex formulas, no counting calories, no need to have 30 percent of this or 40 percent of that, no need to count grams of fat or carbohydrates, no need to distinguish between simple and complex carbs or weigh food, no glycemic index charts or complex formulas to memorize. Rarely will you need to measure something. I'm convinced that's why Diet Evolution works in the long term. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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 They overindulge in carbohydrates and they don't get enough protein, which is needed to support the adrenal glands. They deprive themselves of needed fats and end up lacking the building blocks of the essential sex-related hormones, which derive from fats." In the effort to cut down on fats, many women don't get enough of the fats their bodies need.35 There are two principal types of EFAs required in the diet: omega-3 and omega-6. Only 1 or 2 tablespoons per day of EFAs is often all it takes to restore hormonal balance. |
| Estrogen-dominant women also tend to retain fluids and salt and to crave carbohydrates, which can lead to blood sugar problems and insulin imbalances, both factors in disturbed sleeping patterns. This imbalance can also cause cascading effects throughout the endocrine system, and as a result, throughout the body. For example, it can interfere with the function of the thyroid and the action of thyroid hormones, causing hypothyroidism, yet another factor that can contribute to sleep problems.5
Adrenal function, stress, and the balance of estrogen and progesterone are also intimately intertwined. |
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