How The Glycemic Index Can Help 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.

Almost all kinds of food contain carbohydrates which release glucose into your blood stream and increase your blood sugar. If you wish to lose weight, avoiding food with high glucose or sugar content is important as these kinds of foods are the ones who are easily processed by the digestive system, which makes you hungry sooner. A glycemic index is a systematic ranking of the carbohydrates found in foods and how much they can cause your sugar levels to rise.

A lot of individuals have a hard time following such because they do not understand how it works. However, if you are already aware of such, then you already are one step closer to understanding it. If you read on, you will be able to find tips on how you can achieve a diet that is low in glucose.

Choosing whole grain is better than those that are already refined. It does not matter if it is pasta, or crackers, or bread as long as you are opting for whole grain. Such will help you feel full for a longer time because it takes more time for the body to break down large or whole particles, which is why these are low in GI.

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.

Protein packed meals such as chicken or peanut butter takes longer to digest too. This is why its recommended that you also include protein in your diet because it allows for a gradual fluctuation for the glucose in your blood. Such will also make you feel full or longer than usual.

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.

It really is not that hard to stay healthy as long as you know and stick to the facts. Not only do you need to work out, but you need to consider eating healthier too because this plays the bigger part. Do your research and have a daily or weekly diet plan you can follow.

It is not also good that you imitate what others are incorporating into their diets as different people have different needs. Ensure that what you are doing is what is best for you. Leading a healthy lifestyle will result to a better life.




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