Glycemic Index

And the debate goes on -- is the glycemic index important or not. Me --- I think anything that helps you cut down on sugar helps you have that healthy weight.

Now the lowly potato is either being bashed or exalted. Truth is the potato is a great complex carb containing vitamins, minerals, and that all important fiber.

When do potatoes go bad? When you add frying or butter or sourcream. Best white potato is plain baked because the amylose (a slow releasing starch) makes the GI go down to the lowest potato point.

For a lower GI go with yams or sweet potatoes. Did you know that yams and sweet potatoes are not the same thing? Just like not all white potatoes are Russets.

So, for a healthy low GI meal how about a baked potato with a salad and about 4 ounces of lean meat. For you vegetarians, you can substitute some wonderful mushrooms to get that protein.

Guess I must be hungry.

The joys of broccoli. Although the big complaint with broccoli is the possible flatulence, the value of this cruciferous vegetable is well worth it. Broccoli and cauliflower and cabbage all have the ability to get rid of those nasty carcinogens.

Add one of these to your meal at least 3 times a week. I much prefer raw broccoli in my salad to the cooked version. If I cook it, I tend to want to drowned it in cheese.

Time for a joke

A new bellringer was needed for Notre Dame Cathedral to replace Quasimoto, the hunchback. The bishop decided that he would conduct the interviews personally and went up to the belfry to begin the screening process.

After observing several applicants demonstrate their skills, he decided to call it a day when a lone, armless man approached him and announced that he was there to apply for the bellringer's job.

The bishop was incredulous. "You have no arms!" "No matter," said the man, "Observe!" He then began striking the bells with his face, producing a beautiful melody on the carillon. The bishop listened in astonishment, convinced that he had finally found a suitable replacement for Quasimodo.

for the rest of the joke AnswersForYourHealth Jokes

Hope your day has not had too many April Fools Jokes. And don't forget tomorrow Sunday April 2 is time change. It is spring forward so turn those clocks before you go to bed or you will be late for church.

until next time - smile
Sharon