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Mr Alevizon
Do you think some people have a different reaction to certain carbs than others maybe a different insulin spike? I get gassy and bloated on potatoes and will gain weight, but I can eat spagghetti no problem.
Also, why are potato chips low glycemic if they are potatoes and fried in fat? I am sure I was a chubby kid because I was fed a lot of chips.

Answer
Hi Bud

It certainly is possible for different people to react to various forms of carbs differently.

In the case of potatoes vs spaghetti however, the latter has a far lower glycemic index because of the biochemical structure of pasta - so I am not surprised that you can eat moderate amounts of spaghetti without a problem.  Pasta is actually a very good carb source - particularly when made from minimally processed whole grains.

Potato chips have less glycemic impact than boiled or baked potatoes because of the fat content - the overall glycemic impact of any food or mixed meal will depend upon the total combined mix - that is why you should always eat some protein and fat along with carbs - its best for the insulin sensitive to never eat carbs alone.

Regards
Bill

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