[acb-diabetics] Confusion about starches and legumes.

[Chanelle Allen]

Soy beans are lower in starch I think. Black beans have one of the highest amounts. 1/2 cup has 20 grams of carbs. 
Chanelle

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On Feb 2, 2012, at 17:36, "Patricia LaFrance-Wolf" <plawolf at earthlink.net> wrote:

> To me, all beans except green or yellow beans raise my BG.  But everyone is different.
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> From: acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org [mailto:acb-diabetics-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of Simms, Diane
> Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:45 AM
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> Subject: Re: [acb-diabetics] Confusion about starches and legumes.
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> Hello Jo:
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> So, I'll try to make it simple.  All beans and legumes are starches, but they are complex starches (carbs) so they're good for you.  Beans are also a protien, so they can count as a meat.  Green peas, lima/butter beans are also starches, but I can't remember if they're complex or simple.
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> Simple starches are white potatoes, white rice, white sugar, etc.  That's all I can think of right now.
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> Ms. D.
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> On 2/2/2012 9:39 AM, Jo Stombaugh wrote:
> I’ve been a type II diabetic for almost two years and have met with a dietician once. However, I read something about legumes being good for you and a good substitute for meat. But some other beans and peas are considered starch. Can someone shed light for me on what beans are good to eat and others that need to be counted as starch? Thanks.
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> Jo Anne.
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