If accepted early at a college, the spring of a student's senior year will be far less stressful. Even if accepted early, a student can choose to go to a different college with no penalty. Clearly, early action has more benefits for the student than for the college. So not surprisingly, many more colleges offer early decision than early action.
3. People with diabetes shouldn't eat too many starchy foods, even if they contain fiber, because starch raises your blood glucose and makes you gain weight. Starchy foods, such as bread, pasta, rice and cereal, provide carbohydrate, the body's energy source. Fruit, milk, yogurt and desserts contain carbohydrate as well. Everyone needs some carbohydrate in their diet, even people with diabetes. Weight gain occurs when you take in more calories than you burn off.
Sweet potatoes have a higher nutrient and fiber content than white potatoes. Avoid adding high-calorie and high-fat toppings -- such as bacon, sour cream and cheese -- to keep potatoes a good starch choice. Starchy vegetables such as corn and peas contain complex carbohydrates, which provide a good source of energy. As an additional benefit, starchy vegetables contain healthy amounts of vitamins and nutrients. You should have at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.