Refined Carbohydrates

The article uses sugar broadly to include carbohydrates that raise blood sugar and stimulate insulin. White sugar and white bread are described as the worst examples of problematic carbohydrates. Whole wheat bread is presented as having a blood sugar effect nearly identical to white bread. Adding eggs to a diet high in processed and refined carbohydrates does not allow eggs to compensate for that dietary environment. When refined carbohydrates exceed the body's immediate energy needs, the excess is stored as fat. Excess refined carbohydrate intake contributes to fat accumulation on internal organs and inactive body areas. Refined carbohydrates can spike blood glucose within minutes of eating. White toast, orange juice, and breakfast cereal are described as driving insulin spikes that produce small, dense LDL particles. Repeated glucose surges and crashes are described as neurologically disruptive for neurons dependent on stable fuel. Vegetables, avocado, and whole fruit are presented as better pairings for eggs because they slow digestion and moderate insulin response. Refined carbohydrates consumed in excess are identified as the specific carbohydrate-related problem. Refined car…