Why is the simple vs. complex carbohydrate framework considered misleading?
The framework suggests that complex carbohydrates always produce gradual glucose responses and simple carbohydrates cause rapid spikes. However, this is not always the case; for example, white bread, a complex carbohydrate, can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose similar to that of glucose itself, while some simple sugars like lactose can produce a blunted response.
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