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Weigh to Go! Part 2

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Before I get into the last five dynamics of the Weigh to Go! eating plan, check out this brief explanation of the glycemic index.

What is the Glycemic Index (GI)

 

It’s a measure of how quickly you digest carbs and convert them to glucose. Foods with a high GI digest quickly causing a rapid rise and spike in blood sugar while obviously lower GI foods release sugar slower.

What‘s so Good About it?

 

Low GI eating reduces the risk of heart disease by lowering bad cholesterol levels and elevating the good. It was developed in 1981 by a team led by Dr. David Jenkins from the University of Toronto. They found that starches digested or broken down to sugar enter the bloodstream quickly while fruit and some sweet treats didn’t. Even if weight loss isn’t your goal, you’ll still benefit from eating low GI foods. It controls the fluctuation in blood sugar, which can help control diabetes. Low GI foods keep you satisfied longer and help to burn more fat. Surprisingly you can increase your food intake (with good, fun food) without gaining weight plus control your appetite.

Here are the last 5 dynamics of the Weigh to Go! nutritional plan. Go over part one again and you’ll find that there’s nothing way out or fatalistic about it.

Dynamic #6

 

Limit fruits to one a day and no fruit juices. Fruits are good for you no doubt and don’t think I’m suggesting that you only eat one fruit a day for the rest of your life.

Dynamic #7

 

Eliminate most processed carbs. Ex, breakfast cereals, Curves bar. Oatmeal is allowed.

This is not a bad idea to adhere to for the long haul. Do you know the effect that all the chemicals and preservatives can have on your health?

Dynamic #8

 

One serving of butter a day. Hey, I think that’s pretty generous, and by the way; no margarine, ever.

Dynamic #9

 

Read, read, read labels. Avoid anything with high fructose corn syrup and anything with partially or fully hydrogenated oils. Saturated fat content should be less than 20% of the total fat.

Dynamic #10

 

This is one of the most important parts of this plan. If you have gotten in at least 3-4 meals (preferably 4) eliminate the low GI carb from the last meal of the day. Our digestion systems handle starchy carbs better early in the day.

That’s nutrition for you, up next fitness.

 

 


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