The fact is that complex carbohydrates come in forms that our bodies metabolize differently. So, it should come as no surprise that when you eat a potato your blood sugar does not skyrocket immediately. Starch is not equal to glucose; your body knows this and responds accordingly. If you want to lose weight in an effective manner, you cannot take in excessive low complexity carbs — make your body work to break it down, that is the key.
As a side note, if you want to burn more calories and don’t want to put in the work, then you should eat less; the math is not hard. Alternatively, you will burn ~15% more calories/day by simply putting your feet in ice water for 10 min. It may be uncomfortable, but the thermogenic effects are systemic and REAL!
“As a side note, if you want to burn more calories and don’t want to put in the work, then you should eat less; the math is not hard. Alternatively, you will burn ~15% more calories/day by simply putting your feet in ice water for 10 min. It may be uncomfortable, but the thermogenic effects are systemic and REAL!”
Hmmm... a positive side to my furnace being out!