Just the Facts - More Low GI Information
If you look at a list of foods and their rankings you’d be shocked to find that M&M’s, Snickers, cookies and all sorts of goodies rank low. Before you go into a feeding frenzy, these foods are still on the every once in a while category. They’re still loaded with fat and useless categories; sorry. Their fat content lowers the GI. Another pressure reliever is counting calories isn’t a necessity. Face it, most people don’t want to take the time to look up and then keep track of the amount of calories in what they eat. Yes it is an effective way to monitor what you eat and get a handle on portion control. But it is BORING! We just want to eat already and the glycemic index let’s you get on with it. Of course you’ll want to know how the food ranks, but the basics are super easy to follow.
Beans, chickpeas, and lentils
Nuts
Fish and shellfish - wild is better than farm raised
Lean meats, poultry, and eggs
Low-fat dairy
Low-GI breads
Slow cook and whole grain cereals
Ok, what’s not to like? There is so much leeway here to eat good, hearty food. Also, don’t forget to forget the three squares a day. Feast on 4-5 mini meals a day You’re eating all day, everyday and you’re eating good and you won’t have to take out a second mortgage. Woo- hoo!!!
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