Which Bread is Best?

Ideas from 'The New Glucose Revolution' by a group of doctors.
Are you surprised at which bread is best for you?
Whole wheat isn't the healthiest bread for weight loss, according to the Glycemic Index (G.I.). Would you believe pumpernickel has the least impact on blood sugar levels, with sourdough a close second. Here it is: Pumpernickel ... 41 Sourdough .... 52 Rye ... 58 White.... 70 and Whole wheat .... 73
(It looks like I will have to change to pumpernickel or sourdough) For years scientists have debated whether low-fat or low-carb diets are best for taking off and keeping off unwanted kilos. The conclusion?
Neither one .......
A large and growing body of research now reveals that the real issue isn't how much fat or carbohydrate you're eating, but how what you are eating affects your blood sugar. Turns out some foods, like white rice and watermelon, break down quickly, causing sharp spikes in blood sugar. These spikes trigger hunger and cravings, prompting you to overeat. It only gets worse, since blood sugar is a readily available energy source, your body chooses to burn it as fuel, in place of fat. That means you are often not burning fat no matter how hard you exercise, no matter how closely you stick to your diet....'

The G.I. is now a necessity! Sam Caster founded Mannatech Inc in November, 1993 and during its first two years, the company focused on products that contained Aloe Vera extract. Mannatech announced its flagship, Ambrotose in 1996 based on the discovery that the body's immune system needs eight plant-based sugars - also known as glyconutrients also a necessity - to function properly. Mannatech also approved and advocates the Glycemic Index.