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Does High Glycemic Starches Require More Energy To Digest Or Animal Protein?

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Posted on Mon, 23 Feb 2015
Question: Does it require more energy to digest animal protein or high glycemic starches like bread/cake?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Digesting animal protein requires more energy than high glycemic starches..

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Digesting animal protein requires more energy and time (up to 3 hours). This is because of their molelcular structure (long chains).

With regards to high glycemic starches, they will require less time and energy. That's why they can raise blood sugar more than animal protein do.

Hope it answered to your queries!
Let me know if I can assist you further!
Dr.Klerida
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Does High Glycemic Starches Require More Energy To Digest Or Animal Protein?

Brief Answer: Digesting animal protein requires more energy than high glycemic starches.. Detailed Answer: Hi, Digesting animal protein requires more energy and time (up to 3 hours). This is because of their molelcular structure (long chains). With regards to high glycemic starches, they will require less time and energy. That's why they can raise blood sugar more than animal protein do. Hope it answered to your queries! Let me know if I can assist you further! Dr.Klerida