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27 November 2016

How You Can Make Use Of The Glycemic Index

By Anna Wilson


Some people think that exercising or working out is the only way for them to lose weight or be healthy, however, this is a common misconception. If you do not watch what you eat, spending 24 hours at the gym will not make you lose weight or be healthy. That is why it is important that you are aware of the food that you should be putting inside your body especially if you have a specific health goal.

The carbohydrate that is found in food releases simple sugar into the blood stream which increases the glucose in your blood. This is why opting for meals with high glucose content will not help you lose weight because these foods are easy for your body to break down and is more likely to make you hungry often. One can check the glycemic index which is a list of food containing carbohydrate and how these foods can impact the blood sugar.

Many claim that consulting the index does not help them. However, if you only take time to understand how it works, it will be very beneficial. Below are the ways that can help you better understand how it works as well as ways for you to apply the information found in the index.

Opting for unrefined versions rather than refined versions of food is helpful in achieving such. This means that there is a need for you to look for whole grain versions of food such as pasta or bread instead of the ones you most commonly purchase and take. Whole grain is low in GI and because they are still whole, the body will have a hard time breaking them down for digestion, making you feel fuller.

An increase in your fiber intake can also result to the slow movement of your food inside your system. This is why aiming to reach or maybe even go beyond the recommended grams of fiber recommended by professionals for daily consumption is important. Edible peels on vegetables and fruits contain high fiber while packaged food will have the information on their labels.

Protein packed meals such as chicken or peanut butter takes longer to digest too. This is why its recommended that you also include protein in your diet because it allows for a gradual fluctuation for the glucose in your blood. Such will also make you feel full or longer than usual.

Healthy, unsaturated fat found in nuts or olive oil is also something that you can incorporate in your diet. Such oils are hard for the body to break down, too. However, you must be careful as consuming may also prove to be unhealthy.

It really is not that hard to stay healthy as long as you know and stick to the facts. Not only do you need to work out, but you need to consider eating healthier too because this plays the bigger part. Do your research and have a daily or weekly diet plan you can follow.

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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