Signs you are not digesting your carbohydrates well may include:
• tender area under chin on either side of tongue connection—rub between jaw line and tongue muscle
• dry conditions in the body (i.e. dry eyes, dry mouth or nose)
• inability to relax
• frequently irritated throat
• muscle weakness
• voice becomes high-pitched under stress
• startles easily
Carbohydrate digestion requires [...]
Carbohydrates have been much maligned and yet are essential for fueling the body—but it is crucial that we eat the “right” kind of carbohydrates to maintain optimal health.
Simple carbohydrates like refined sugars and flour products, white rice, processed foods, desserts and bakery goods are simple sugars and fast fuel—but eating these items comes at [...]