What’s Working? The Glycemic Index
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Last week I briefly spoke about the different “diets” I’ve tried and how much money I’ve wasted. Let me tell you about one of the things that has given me the best results. Trust me on this one Fitbuddies, I don’t do diets, I don’t advise diets, diets don’t work. You also know about my self professed love of carbs, all kinds and I’m not about to eat in any way that won’t allow me to have what I like. Thankfully I’ve found a way that allows me to have what I like, lose weight, and maintain the loss. I don‘t care how healthy food is, it’s got to taste good and it has to be food that you like or you won‘t eat it. Now, I’m not going to patronize you and say if it worked for me it will work for you. What I will ask you to do is try it. Let me add another important point. This is not a license to overeat. We often fall into the trap of it’s healthy I can eat all I want. No you can’t. Remember optimal health is still the goal. Overeating is not healthy, period. I’ve shared with you what happens on a low carb plan, now here this about the low glycemic plan.
What is the Glycemic Index (GI)It’s a measure of how fast carbs hit the bloodstream. Foods with a high GI cause 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. It assists with weight loss and 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. This is only the beginning, I‘ve got lots more to tell you.
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