Question by ♥Here I am♥: Glycemic index???
Can someone fill me in on what the Glycemic index is??? and How do I use that to help me loose weight?
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Answer by Cindy C
It has to do with your blood sugar levels. It is a common diet that diabetics use. Nutri-system uses this index for there weight loss program. You would probably have to get a book on it to find out what food you need to eat.
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eilishaa says:
March 26, 2014 at 8:39 am (UTC 0)
It is a ranking system for carbohydrates based on their immediate effect on blood glucose levels. The faster a food breaks down the higher the glycemic index. Whole grains, unprocessed grains have lower indices than refined grains.
In order to lose weight you need to also consider the glycemic load. Wikipedia has the best explanations of how to do this.
sarge927 says:
March 26, 2014 at 9:21 am (UTC 0)
The Glycemic Index (GI) is a number system assigned to foods that are primarily made up of carbohydrates. Don’t understand all the science behind it, but the number indicates how much insulin your body will produce when you eat these foods. High insulin levels are an enemy to weight loss and can cause hypoglycemia and Type II adult-onset diabetes, therefore the lower the GI number of a certain food, the better it is for you. Here are some tips using the GI to help you lose weight:
(1) Whole grain breads/cereals/pasta are lower on the GI than those made with processed white flour, so go whole grain as much as possible.
(2) Sweet potatoes, also known as yams, are lower on the GI than white potatoes, and they taste pretty darned good with a pat of butter and a little salt. Worth trying. If you don’t like them, just cut back on regular potatoes.
(3) Brown rice is lower on the GI than white rice. Do you see a pattern here? Success Brown Rice is the best tasting and easiest to make that I have found.
(4) Fruit juice, even if it’s 100% juice, is higher on the GI than the fruit itself, so eat your fruits and vegetables as much as possible. If you must drink juice, make sure it’s 100% juice (from concentrate is OK too as long as it doesn’t have any added sugar or high fructose corn syrup)
(5) Dried fruit, like dried plums (prunes), apricots, figs, dates, etc., are a double-edged sword. They’re great for you because they’re high in antioxidants and fiber, but they’re higher on the GI than their “un-dried” counterparts. Go ahead and eat them for the health benefits, but don’t go overboard.
(6) Snacks like chips and pretzels are VERY high GI foods. Replace them with any kind of nuts. Much lower on the GI. Besides, nuts are one of the best things on the planet for you. Yes, they’re high in fat, but it’s almost all monounsaturated. That type of fat is a “good” fat because your body needs it to metabolize certain vitamins, and it also helps raise your “good” cholesterol while lowering your “bad” cholesterol.
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Why Me says:
March 26, 2014 at 9:38 am (UTC 0)
The glycemic index refers to the amount of complex carbohydrates that are found in food. A food that has a low glycemic index means that the carbohydrates are more complex and the digestion is slower which causes your insulin to be used at a slower rate. This helps you to feel fuller longer. Also, these foods don’t spike your insulin which causes a spike in your blood sugar levels. For more info, you can do a search on the internet for “low glycemic index food” and you will get a pretty comprehensive list.