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CHOOSE WHOLE-GRAIN FOODS OVER HIGHLY PROCESSED ONES.

EAT MORE LEGUMES (DRIED BEANS, LENTILS AND PEANUTS).

RESTRICT "WHITE" FOODS, SUCH AS SUGAR, WHITE BREAD AND WHITE POTATOES.

EAT MORE HIGH-FIBER FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.

CHOOSE FRUIT JUICES OVER SUGARY SOFT DRINKS.

EAT SPAGHETTI UNDERCOOKED -- (AL DENTE); AVOID CANNED SPAGHETTI.

ADD VINEGAR OR LEMON JUICE TO CARS; THE ACID LOWERS THE GLYCEMIC INDEX AS MUCH AS 30%. TO COUNTERACT A MEAL'S HIGH GLYCEMIC INDEX, EAT A GREEN SALAD WITH ACIDIC DRESSING.

EAT SOURDOUGH BREAD AND "GRAINY" BREAD; RESTRICT HIGH GLYCEMIC INDEX BAGELS.

CHOOSE OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL AND ALL-BRAN OVER HIGHLY PROCESSED CEREALS, SUCH AS CORN FLAKES.

CHOOSE UNCLE BEN'S CONVERTED WHITE RICE; TESTS SHOW IT HAS HALF TO ONE-THIRD THE GLYCEMIC INDEX OF OTHER WHITE RICE. ALSO GOOD: BROWN AND BASMATI RICE. INSTANT RICE IS HIGH GL.
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great tips monica!! do i put the lemon juice or vinegar in the gas tank of my car or what?? :rofl: ..i bet that would make me exercise more too cuz i prob would have to walk lol :D ...just kidding ..these were great ideas..i didnt know that acid would lower the glycemic index like that...and way tricky of you to make carbs cars to see who actually reads your posts !! you are the BEST!!!! :x

Ha Ha sooz I just read about the car...boy I usually love Monica's advise but this one..:-/ 8-| . You try it first sooz and let me know how it works... LOL

Louise

sneaky lady isnt she louise??? :laugh:

:wave: hi monica!! just kidding!!! :hug:

I think she is just trying to help us get our exercise...

Louise

maybe she meant if you clean your car windows w vinegar and water you can see out better...and a little lemon juice on a cotton ball in the ash tray will freshen the air..so then, you will drive more and walk less?? lets see..that wouldnt be good..no...i bet you are right!!!!!!!!! walk MORE!!!!! much better...:mus: B-) :lift: :sweat: :rofl:

Ok Monica: On a more serious note...would taking apple cider vinegar caps or the liquid really be beneficial as many people seem to think and I wonder if it would have the same effect as item 7 of your list (of course it is carbs and not gas)? Just curious that is all
and thanks so much for posting this list...


You do so much for all of us :ghug:

Louise

Poor Monica. The proof readers are out in force today. I must be very careful when posting.

Actually I agree that those are very good points you made regarding getting the right carbs. I have recently been incorporating better choices in my WOE with some good success. Carbs are, or can be, such trigger foods, but when I stay in control and stress the veggies and whole grains, I do much better.

Regarding the apple cider question, I incorporated the apple cider vinegar (with the mother) in my way of eating a couple of years ago. I really thought it helped a bit, but it may have been just the idea of trying something like that. That stuff that sits between our ears has such an influence on eating properly.

At any rate, I appreciate your informational postings, and I also enjoyed the proof readers comments. Let's keep enjoying life.

And keep smiling -

:D

VROOOOMMMM I gotta get in on this one lol

So, is that why that vinegar diet came about I wonder?

I have apple cider vinegar, does that count? I will make a dressing with it if it does.

You all are so silly.. I kept saying to myself, what the heck is Sooz talking about ... Then I saw it in Monicas post.

That apple cider vinegar thingy has been around for years and years. And I never knew the why of it, other than the tart taste might depress the appetite. But the apple cider vinegar caps wouldn't at all.

Hey, maybe it is just an "old wives' tale", but then aren't we "old wives" posting on this thread. Tee hee. :D I know I am.

And here I thought my pedestal was secure .... only goes to show even we saints lol are JUST SLIGHTLY IMPERFECT.:o

To all my friends (in the peanut gallery) .... okay you caught me ... LOL I TOO CAN MAKE MISTAKES ... NOW GO BACK AND READ THE CORRECTION ...Love you all, :ghug: As always, Monica

awwwwwwww shucks monica..put it back the way it was!! you ARE on a pedestal!!!! and you didnt make a mistake you just put something in there for us to have some fun with!!! perfection is BORING...you know me..perseverance , not perfection :D ..arent you glad to know we read what you say so carefully?? and with respect i might add..although hard to know that today lol...

i totally appreciate your postings also monica and the recipes you posted today look really good....i just got back from the market and got lots of healthy stuff...bok choi...watermelon...other stuff i cant spell...also picked up a Prevention magazine for inspiration...

Monica, you are such a great role model!!! thank you sooooo much for all you do here!!!!

jo i def am an old wife!!!!! lol...

Well Monica...you still are:queen: ...we were just having some fun...not at your expense....it must be the winding down of summer or something in the air...I have a friend who swears by apple cider vinegar....now I have got this thread really :offtopic: but it is partly your fault sooz LOL...

Hugs Monica we love you just as you are.:rose:

Louise

LOL ALL RIGHT ALREADY .... I WILL PUT IT BACK THE WAY IT WAS ....:laugh:

But just a point of interest if it works in the gas tank .... I want to know about it .. lol BECAUSE I INVENTED IT .... Someone point me in the direction of the patent office. Love you lots. As always, Monica :ghug:

my FAULT??? we are in the midst of turning monica into a millionairess...i want the CREDIT!!!!!!!!!!! i can see a whole new diet industry being born right now...books, tshirts, websites, oprah apperances...monica you are on your way!!!!!!!!

:balloons: :balloons: :cheers:

LOL, Monica if there is such a thing as a thread to vote for the best moderator I would chose you hands down..
Even with your typos hahaha

I agree with you Karen...I like many of the moderators around here but none compare to Monica...she just has a way with people and WORDS..:D
Louise

:)