The glycemic index or GI describes this difference by ranking carbohydrates based on their effect on our blood sugar levels. Choosing low GI carbs - those that produce only small fluctuations within our
blood glucose and insulin levels - may be the secret to long-term health lowering your risk of heart disease and diabetes and it is the key to sustainable weight reduction.
When a low glycemic meal is consumed, blood sugar levels rises at a slower pace. This enables a slower release of the hormone insulin which will help control blood sugar.
Blood sugar levels don't fall as a result because with less insulin, fewer cells are absorbing glucose.
This produces a reduction of food cravings and low energy crashes.
A regular balance of hormones can also be the result of a low glycemic diet.
Some suggestions that will help you get started:
1. Eat Once every 3 to 4 Hours; 3 meals which include natural low glycemic gruits and vegetables, lean protein and good fats.
2. Two Snacks; fat(nuts) or protein could be eaten alone, always balance a carbohydrate having a protein or good fat(nuts, essential olive oil, avocado). This slows the blood sugar levels rise and helps prevent a sugar high-low;
3. Natual Foods are optimum;
4. Drink lots of water; some sources say 1/2 the body weight in ounces; it all depends on your health and environmental conditions for example heat; limit coffee to 2-3 cups; 1-2 servings dry dark wine; herbal teas.
5. Take supplements that support your particular needs; multi-vitamin/mineral, anti-oxidants and a weight loss accelerator to deal with those urges.
6. Should do this at least 6 days each week but you should allow yourself one free day to cope with those cravings; don't exaggerate it!
7. Thirty minutes of daily being active is an important part of the program; see you doctor to make sure that you are OK to begin a program; allow it to be fun, get a partner and get it done together, do what you enjoy and alter it up to keep it fresh.
When a low glycemic meal is consumed, blood sugar levels rises at a slower pace. This enables a slower release of the hormone insulin which will help control blood sugar.
Blood sugar levels don't fall as a result because with less insulin, fewer cells are absorbing glucose.
This produces a reduction of food cravings and low energy crashes.
A regular balance of hormones can also be the result of a low glycemic diet.
Some suggestions that will help you get started:
1. Eat Once every 3 to 4 Hours; 3 meals which include natural low glycemic gruits and vegetables, lean protein and good fats.
2. Two Snacks; fat(nuts) or protein could be eaten alone, always balance a carbohydrate having a protein or good fat(nuts, essential olive oil, avocado). This slows the blood sugar levels rise and helps prevent a sugar high-low;
3. Natual Foods are optimum;
4. Drink lots of water; some sources say 1/2 the body weight in ounces; it all depends on your health and environmental conditions for example heat; limit coffee to 2-3 cups; 1-2 servings dry dark wine; herbal teas.
5. Take supplements that support your particular needs; multi-vitamin/mineral, anti-oxidants and a weight loss accelerator to deal with those urges.
6. Should do this at least 6 days each week but you should allow yourself one free day to cope with those cravings; don't exaggerate it!
7. Thirty minutes of daily being active is an important part of the program; see you doctor to make sure that you are OK to begin a program; allow it to be fun, get a partner and get it done together, do what you enjoy and alter it up to keep it fresh.
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