'low glycemic food.The purpose of a glycemic index (GI) diet is to eat carbohydrate-containing foods that are less likely to cause large increases in blood sugar levels. The diet could be a means to lose weight and prevent chronic diseases related to obesity such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.You might choose to follow the GI diet because you: Want to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight Need help planning and eating healthier meals Need help maintaining blood sugar levels as part of a diabetes treatment plan Studies suggest that a GI diet can help achieve these goals. However, you might be able to achieve the same health benefits by eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight and getting enough exercise. Check with your doctor or health care provider before starting any weight-loss diet, especially if you have any health conditions, including diabetes.The glycemic index The GI principle was first developed as a strategy for guiding food choices for people with diabetes. An international GI database is maintained by Sydney University Glycemic Index Research Services in Sydney, Australia. The database contains the results of studies conducted there and at other research facilities around the world. A basic overview of carbohydrates, blood sugar and GI values is helpful for understanding glycemic index diets. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates, or carbs, are a type of nutrient in foods. The three basic forms are sugars, starches and fiber. When you eat or drink something with carbs, your body breaks down the sugars and starches into a type of sugar called glucose, the main source of energy for cells in your body. Fiber passes through your body undigested. Two main hormones from your pancreas help regulate glucose in your bloodstream. The hormone insulin moves glucose from your blood into your cells. The hormone glucagon helps release glucose stored in your liver when your blood sugar (blood glucose) level is low. This process helps keep your body fueled and ensures a natural balance in blood glucose. Different types of carbohydrate foods have properties that affect how quickly your body digests them and how quickly glucose enters your bloodstream. Low GI: 1 to 55 Medium GI: 56 to 69 High GI: 70 and higher Comparing these values, therefore, can help guide healthier food choices. For example, an English muffin made with white wheat flour has a GI value of 77. A whole-wheat English muffin has a GI value of 45. Limitations of GI values One limitation of GI values is that they don\'t reflect the likely quantity you would eat of a particular food. #dietplan #diet #dietfood #healthylifestyle #weightloss #healthyfood #nutrition #fitness #weightlossjourney #healthyeating #dietsehat #health #healthy #diettips #fitnessmotivation #food #motivation #fatloss #nutritionist #dietitian #healthyliving #gym #workout #bodybuilding #weightlosstransformation #dieting #weightlosstips #fit #keto #ketodiet #nutritioncoach #detox #healthydiet #eatclean #weightlossmotivation #foodie #exercise #lifestyle #protein #fitnessjourney #slimmingworld #one #transformation #caloriecounting #kurus #dietitiansofinstagram #nutritiontips #gymmotivation #tipsdiet #dietician #herbalifenutrition #herbalife #dietmayo #mealplan #gymlife #healthyrecipes #pelangsingherbal #workoutmotivation #dietenak#bhfyp #weightloss #weightlossjourney #fitness #healthylifestyle #motivation #healthy #health #workout #diet #fitnessmotivation #healthyfood #weightlosstransformation #fit #gym #nutrition #fitfam #exercise #healthyeating #slimmingworld #fatloss #weightlossmotivation #keto #transformation #healthyliving #bodybuilding #lifestyle #personaltrainer #food #gymlife #bhfyp'
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