Your Cheat Sheet To The Glycemic Index Diet

Anna Gracey

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"Your Cheat Sheet To The Glycemic Index Diet" is a fantastic book that gives the reader the opportunity to learn the various effects that food has on the body. The thing is that many persons simply consume foods and do not really know how many carbohydrates they are consuming or how these carbohydrates have an effect on the level of sugar in the blood. They simply know that when they eat certain foods, they tend to feel a certain way, whether it be energized or lethargic. The author has used the book as the medium to get the message across to many as to how the body works and the role that the Glycemic Index has to play and why in the long run it is beneficial to go on a Glycemic Index diet. It is a text that is easy to read and is a great resource for anyone seeking information on this particular diet.

Informations

• Publié par: Speedy Publishing LLC
• Date de parution: 13 septembre 2013
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9781630226732
• Langue: English

Extrait

YourCheat Sheet To The Glycemic Index Diet
BoostEnergy And Lose Weight With The Glycemic Index Diet
By:Anna Gracey
Tableof Contents
Publishers Notes
Dedication
Chapter 1- What Isthe Glycemic Index Diet?
Chapter 2- TheBenefits of a Glycemic Index Diet
Chapter 3- How Doesthe Glycemic Index Diet Help With Weight Loss?
Chapter 4- PortionControl- Understanding the Glycemic Load
Chapter 5- What isThe Glycemic List- How It Helps an Individual to Eat Right
Chapter 6- How toInclude Low-Glycemic Foods in Meals
Chapter 7- How toDine Out When On the Glycemic Index Diet
About The Author
Publishers Notes
Disclaimer
This publicationis intended to provide helpful and informative material. It is not intended todiagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem or condition, nor isintended to replace the advice of a physician. No action should be taken solelyon the contents of this book. Always consult your physician or qualifiedhealth-care professional on any matters regarding your health and beforeadopting any suggestions in this book or drawing inferences from it.
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Manufactured inthe United States of America
Dedication
This book isdedicated to those who seek a healthier lifestyle.
Chapter 1- What Is the Glycemic Index Diet?
When a person's blood sugar levelrises, it releases insulin to regulate it. If the blood sugar level getshigher, more insulin is released. Excessive insulin causes the body to storeextra fat. Different types of carbohydrates have different effects on bloodsugar and consuming primarily those which cause it to stay under control will contributeto a healthier body.

The Glycemic index is a way ofmeasuring the body's blood sugar levels with regard to carbohydrateconsumption. Foods that contain carbohydrates are assigned a number on a scaleof 1 to 100. For most individuals, foods with a low Glycemic index are thepreferred choice in regulating blood sugar levels.
Foods with a high Glycemic value aredigested easily, but they leave you feeling hungry and lethargic within a shorttime. Examples include white rice, white bread, and pasta. These are the typeof foods that nutritionists usually refer to as bad carbohydrates.
Food that has a low Glycemic indexvalue fills you up, but raises blood sugar slowly and steadily. As a result,you feel full longer. These foods are called good carbohydrates, and theyinclude many vegetables, whole grains, and fruits.
The Glycemic index diet is essentialfor people who need to control their blood sugar level. This tool isparticularly useful in treating individuals with diabetes and in weightreduction programs. Food with a low Glycemic rating is perfect for someone thatwants to lose weight because it gives a longer feeling of being full; you areless likely to overeat since you stay satisfied longer. For those withdiabetes, the traditional way of regulating blood sugar levels was throughcounting carbohydrates. But the Glycemic index diet has been designed fordiabetics so that they can choose those foods with a lower Glycemic rating.
Purpose of Glycemic Index Diet List
A Glycemic index diet list isdesigned to show the Glycemic index of different types of foods. This is basedon studies done by nutritionist and specialists in the field. The index shows acompilation of various foods and how they affect blood sugar levels. The foodson the list that are absorbed fast tend to cause blood sugar level to increaseand have a high Glycemic rating. In contrast, foods that are absorbed slowlyand steadily usually keep sugar stable and have a low Glycemic value. It isbelieved that consuming foods that are low on the index list will help keepprevent or control health conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
The Glycemic index diet list helpsindividuals understand that the body handles various carbohydrate foods indifferent ways. While some carbohydrates are absorbed rapidly, others are usedmore slowly and steadily. The blood sugar increases resulting from highGlycemic foods can cause sugar cravings and crashes. This can have adverseeffect on an individual who needs to bring his blood sugar under control.
Find a Copy of the GI Index
Examine it thoroughly andfamiliarize yourself with the various foods and their Glycemic index values.Acknowledge that the idea behind the concept is to consume the right foods. Youneed some fats and you will certainly eat some carbohydrate foods no matterwhat you do. But you need to be certain you consume the correct ones.