Monday, November 28, 2016

How You Can Make Use Of The Glycemic Index

By Anna Wilson


A common misconception that many people have is that working out and burning hours at the gym will help them lose all their excess weight. While it may be true, treading on that mill for hours on end will not be helpful unless you are wary of what you are putting inside you. With that said, one must be knowledgeable of the fact that eating healthy comes hand in hand with exercising.

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.

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.

Many experts recommended a certain amount of fiber intake on a daily basis, yet there are also many individuals who do not even come close to meeting such recommendation. Food package labels would help you determine how much fiber is in them, while you can also eat the peels in fruits or vegetables if they are edible as fiber is mostly found on the peels. By increasing your fiber intake, you have making the food move slow inside your system.

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.

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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