Low GI Foods

There has been an ever increasing interest in low glycemic index (GI) foods as a way of preventing fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Due to the seriousness of diseases caused by poor diet, the shift to a low GI diet became a necessity for many people.

Identification

Glycemic index, or GI, is a numerical system that measures how fast a food's carbohydrate triggers a rise in the blood sugar level. The higher the number, the faster the blood sugar level responds.

Low GI Foods

Foods that have low carbohydrate content typically have low GI. They include green leafy vegetables, protein-based foods such as lean meat, fish, chicken and fruits.

Low GI Diet

Low GI diet concentrates on low GI foods to promote slow burning of calories, making you feel full and satiated longer and allowing the body to stored less fat.

Benefits

Low GI diet benefits include weight loss, increased sensitivity to insulin, improved diabetic control, reduced risk of heart disease, healthier blood cholesterol levels and increased energy and stamina.

Considerations

Swap your high GI food treats with healthier versions; eat cereals based on oats and bran instead of corn, or whole-grain bread instead of white bread, control your intake of starchy foods.

References

• The GI Diet
• Glycemic Index

Resources

• Become Healthy Now

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