There are several weight loss programs that include referencing a Glycemic Index to select foods for your diet. It has been proven time after time that high GI foods are the #1 culprit when it comes to weight gain. When choosing a weight loss program, make sure its diet either refers to the GI or at least follows it closely in its dietary suggestions.
For those who don’t know what a GI is I’ve explained it here quick and simple.
Have you ever heard of the Glycemic Index? Or asked yourself “
Let me part of clouds of questions and confusions about the Glycemic index once and for all.
What it is
The glycemic index or GI is a system for ranking carbs according to their effect on our blood sugar levels. Some carbs have a greater effect on our blood sugar levels then others. Low GI carbohydrates will create a gradual release of sugar into the blood stream. High GI foods flood the blood stream suddenly. This sudden flooding results in a varsity of health problems and creates undesirable eating habits. Selecting low GI carbohydrates is a great way to limit your risk of heart diseases and Type 2 diabetes. But for us whats important is that its a tool to curb food cravings. This helps us lose weight!
How Does the Glycemic Index Work
Each food is given a GI rating based on how it effects your blood sugar levels. The lower the rating, the better. Any food with a rating of 55 or less is considered to have a “Low” GI. Foods with a rating of 56-69 have a medium GI. Any foods rated 70+ are considered high GI. As a general rule low GI foods are best. You can buy a convenient food guide for your home or use those available online to find out a foods rating.
A Few Examples
Low GI – Boiled Barley has a GI of 25
Medium GI – Dried fruit has a GI of 60
High GI – pancakes have a GI of 80
Here’s a link to an online GI guide
Click here
That’s it folks. So start eating apple and before you know it, you’ll be a skinny bean pole!
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