There's a good article on the glycemic index here that explains the effects of fast and slow carbs and a post here on the glycemic index and load.

There is the CAD approach where a high carb item is eaten with a balanced meal - salad, vegetables, protein - within the time frame of an hour to prevent an insulin spike. I doesn't work though if you go on an all out super binge and continue eating carbs afterwards or without the rest of the food.

Protein mitigates the effect of carbs but they have to be consumed in a controlled manner if there is such a thing when it comes to a carb binge!


Karen