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Wednesday, May 2, 2012 – Daily News FEATURES Lightly processed whole grains are good carbs TOR K: It seems most people now agree that some carbohydrates are good for us. Are there rules of thumb for choos- ing carbs wisely? DEAR READ- ER: In yesterday's column, I ranted about some misin- formation we've all heard: Fats are bad for you and carbohydrates ("carbs") are good. That's just plain wrong. We all need fats and carbs in our diets. Yesterday's column DEAR DOC- Dr. K by Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D. talked about how to distin- guish the "good fats" from the "bad fats." Today, let's distinguish "good carbs" from "bad carbs." Carbo- hydrates are found in a broad range of foods; some are healthy and some aren't. Table sugar, fruits and vegetables, and grains such as rice and wheat are all carbs. But they aren't equal in how they affect your body. How is the difference determined? You may have heard the term "glycemic load," which describes both the amount of carbohydrate in a serv- ing of food and how fast that amount will raise your blood sugar level. Foods with a high glycemic load that flood your bloodstream with sugar all at once are less healthy. But high-carb foods that have a relatively low glycemic load can help protect against health prob- lems. They're digested slowly, causing a gradual rise in blood sugar, rather than a harmful spike. How can you tell the difference? Consider these characteristics: — How heavily processed is the food? Finely ground white wheat flour is digested faster than coarsely ground (sometimes called "stone-ground") wheat — Is it really whole grain? Not all foods in the grocery store that claim to be "whole grain" really are. "Whole wheat" does not mean no refined flour. Look for labels that say "100 percent whole wheat" (or oats or rye or another grain). The first ingredient listed should be a whole grain. — How much fiber is in the food? Whole-grain foods have more fiber than refined foods. Fiber slows digestion and pre- vents blood-sugar spikes. — How much fat is in a meal or snack? You'll slow the rise in blood sugar from carbs by com- bining them with protein or fats. Fats take longer to digest than carbohydrates and might translate to a less detrimental effect on your blood sugar. Just make sure that the fat or protein is a healthful one. A handful of nuts is a bet- ter snack than a fat-filled cookie. Nuts are largely good fats; cookies are def- initely not. some diseases. These include Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and several types of cancer, including cancer of the mouth, stomach, colon, gallblad- der and ovaries. Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. To send questions, go to AskDoctorK.com, or write: Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115. update program On May 11, Dr. John Preston will return to California State University, Chico to pre- sent the 2012 Psychopharmacology Update. The program is offered by In Ser- vice to Families, Children and The Courts, a professional development series created through a partnership between Butte Coun- ty Family Court Services, Regional and Continuing Education, the CSU, Chico Research Foundation and local profession- als. Psychopharmacology controversies have taken place in psy- chopharmacology during the past two years. The workshop addresses potential problems with suicidality in children and teenagers treated with antidepressants, childhood onset bipolar disorder, empirical- Significant new developments as well as flour, because the smaller pieces are digested faster. Whole-grain foods such as brown rice and barley have their fibrous casing intact. The casing slows digestion and contains nutrients that may lower the risk of Dear Annie: Our daughter is 42 years old and divorced. For the past two years, she has been seeing ''Matt.'' We accepted him and welcomed him at our numerous family gather- ings. Several weeks ago, our daughter drank too much at a party and ended up in bed with another man. Needless to say, Matt became quite angry. But he went into a rampage. He threw bricks through her car windows, punched her in the eye and showed up at our doorstep to cuss her out. He also confronted her kids. We strongly advised her to end the relationship. But after Matt calmed down, he apologized, went for court-ordered counseling and now attends AA. So our daughter has started seeing him again. We totally disapprove of this relationship, but she has asked us to accept this guy again and welcome him to our family gatherings. We don't want him near us. It sounds like Matt is trying to do the right thing, but we can't forget what hap- pened. We worry about her con- stantly when she is with him, in case he loses his temper again. How should we handle this? — Con- cerned Parents Dear Concerned: You don't have to approve of Matt in order to have a relationship with your daughter, and it is important that you stay in touch with her. It is not mandatory that you welcome Matt Annie's Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar There are men who have managed, through hard work and counseling, to find healthier ways to handle their anger, and we certainly hope Matt is one of them. Please urge your daughter to contact the National Domes- tic Violence Hotline for information (thehotline.org), and to give Matt plenty of time to prove himself before she becomes too entangled. Her life may depend on it. into your home, but please arrange to meet your daugh- ter in other locations. If Matt abuses her again, she will need to know you are close by and available. Dear Annie: A year ago, my teenage daughter, ''Shawna,'' had a new friend spend the night. The next day, Shawna discovered her new friend gave her head lice. We treated it and told her friend to do the same. 3B Violent boyfriend frightens gal's parents parents figure out how to get rid of the lice. Isn't it time for Shawna to find a new best friend? — At My Wits' End Here Dear Wits' End: They can still be best friends over the phone and online for the time being. We sus- pect someone else this girl regularly comes into contact with is causing repeated infestations. The parents should carefully check every person in their home (including them- selves) and talk to their pediatrician. Dear Annie: Your advice to ''Stepped On,'' whose volunteer organization suffers from a rude and abusive supervisor, left out an important option. giving lice to my daughter. We know it's her because it only hap- pens when this particular girl spends the night or Shawna goes to her house. In between, there are no outbreaks. My daughter has missed several days of school, and I have bought countless treatments, sprayed the house, and washed and disinfected everything. I have talked to the girl's mother, who claims she's doing everything possible, but Shawna says she only vacuums. I told Shawna there will be no more visits with this girl until her The problem is, this friend keeps She and her colleagues should document instances of unacceptable behavior with details, dates and times, and present the facts in writ- ing to the board, pointing out how the behavior harms the organization by alienating both volunteers and potential donors, two crucial resources. They also should docu- ment their efforts to get the supervi- sor to correct his behavior. They should be willing to sign their letter and be prepared to leave if no cor- rective action ensues. — Don't Put Up with it in Hawaii Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailboxcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. not be available for sale Monday, May 14 through Wednesday, May 16 at any of the Mendocino National Forest offices. Forest offices will be open for general visitor information during their regular business hours. The Forest products include personal wood- cutting permits, Nation- al Forest maps, and all local and federal intera- gency passes (Red Bluff boat launch, senior, access and annual pass- es). Forest products unavailable at Mendocino Forest offices Forest products will In the interim, Forest maps can be purchased over the phone by call- ing 406-329-3024 or visiting www.national- foreststore.com. a.m. and 4 p.m. Forest collections Federal Interagency passes can be purchased by calling 1-888-ASK- USGS or visiting www.store.usgs.gov/pas s. For Red Bluff boat launch passes, please call the Sacramento River Discovery Center at 530-527-1196 to check availability dur- ing regular business hours Tuesday through Saturday between 11 ly derived treatment guidelines for ADHD and major depression, and new studies on over-the-counter products. Attendees develop better skills related to diagnosing psychiatric disorders, become familiar with new approaches to the med- ication treatments of certain disorders, appreciate the limitations of pharmacologic treatments and the need for integrated approaches and understand the use of over- the-counter products and their limitations. The program is accredited for six hours/credits through the Board of Regis- tered Nursing, the Board of Behavioral Sci- ences Examiners, the California Psycholog- ical Association Accrediting Agency and the American Medical Association. The Psychopharmacology Update will be held Friday, May 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Colusa Hall Conference and Event Center on the CSU, Chico campus. Additional information and online registra- officers, responsible for the sales of Forest prod- ucts will be undergoing training on the new point-of-sale system being implemented on the Forest. allow customers to use credit cards to purchase all Forest products, including personal woodcutting and Christ- mas tree permits. Cur- rently on the Mendocino National Forest, credit cards are only accepted for maps and passes. The system will tion can be found at http://rce.csuchico.edu/inservice or by call- regarding the changes in Forest Service product sales, please visit http://www.fs.fed.us/bil lpay/. 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