Why The Glycemic Index Is Helpful To You

By Anna Wilson


Some people think that exercising or working out is the only way for them to lose weight or be healthy, however, this is a common misconception. If you do not watch what you eat, spending 24 hours at the gym will not make you lose weight or be healthy. That is why it is important that you are aware of the food that you should be putting inside your body especially if you have a specific health goal.

Foods contain carbohydrates and these carbs are the ones that release glucose to the blood stream which causes a rise in your sugar levels. Which is why people who wish to lose weight are advised to steer away from food that contains high amounts of glucose because the body breaks these foods down easily, causing you to become hungry at a sooner time. A glycemic index, or a list of food containing carbohydrates and how they affect your sugar levels, is helpful when it comes to building a diet plan.

Some people find it hard to follow the system because they feel it is confusing. But being aware and understanding the importance of such will help one know what food to take and what to avoid in order to lose or maintain weight. The following paragraphs will provide you with some tips to follow a low glycemic diet.

Opting for unrefined versions rather than refined versions of food is helpful in achieving such. This means that there is a need for you to look for whole grain versions of food such as pasta or bread instead of the ones you most commonly purchase and take. Whole grain is low in GI and because they are still whole, the body will have a hard time breaking them down for digestion, making you feel fuller.

There is gram of fiber that experts recommend, however, a lot of people do not even come close to half of that number. Increasing you fiber intake would mean letting your food move more slowly in your system, thus staying low on the GI track. You can check for the package labels to see their content while eating edible peels on fruits and vegetables is also advised.

Throwing in some chicken on your salad or peanut butter on your bread can also be beneficial. This is because both are loaded with protein and such gives the body a hard time to break if down as well. Protein also does a great job making one feel full while permitting glucose levels to gradually rise and drop.

Adding oil to your meals can also lessen the impact of glucose on your body. This is because just like many others mentioned, the fat in oil is hard for the body to break down. However, you have to be cautious of the amount you put as such can be unhealthy in large amounts and make sure to choose healthy fats, only.

Being motivated to exercise is good, but being motivated to eat healthy is better. Be sure that you research and have reliable facts in order for you to be able to come up with a diet plan. This can help you maintain your health.

Do not do a crash diet or imitate the way other people eat because your body will more likely have a different need than theirs. It is important that you know that information so you can come up with something that is best suited for you. Eat and live healthy, then watch your life get better.




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