November 14, 2008, Newsletter Issue #142: Good sources of good carbs
Tip of the Week
Most whole grains have a low Glycemic Index because they contain bran and germ. Refining makes them easier to cook and digest thus raising their Glycemic Indexes because it strips away most of the fiber.
The whole grains that are sources of "good" complex carbohydrates are:
Perl Barley
Buckwheat
Cracked Wheat (Bulgur)
Whole Oats
Here's an example of how you can have your barley: barely salad recipe. Take:
2 c. cooked pearl barley
1/2 c. water chestnuts
1 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 c. ham, cubed
1 pkg. salad dressing mix
1/3 c. sugar (or substitute)
1/4 c. olive oil
1/3 c. pimentos
Mix barley, chestnuts, celery, pepper, pimentos, onion, and ham. Combine the dressing with sugar and oil, mix with the rest of ingredients well.
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