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Low GI (glycemic index) and weight loss success
October 16, 2008
The glycemic index is the new buzzword in dieting. People have a tendency follow new fads or what is popular. There are several weight loss programs that mentioned the glycemic index, but most people don’t know what it is and why it is important.
Following a low G.I. program is nothing new. As a matter of fact, that is how we all use to eat. Well, at least those of us over forty. It was not until we adapted a diet so full of process foods that we had to research the glycemic index and understand its impact on our health.
The glycemic index measures the impact of carbs on blood sugar levels. High GI foods such as sugar, white flour and rice raise blood sugar levels and insulin production. High GI foods throw your metabolic switch into fat storage mode (independent of calories!)
Low GI foods promote weight loss while preserving lean muscle mass and do not lower metabolic rate. Low GI foods give your body a steady stream of energy. Low glycemic eating addresses body composition resulting in fat loss and an optimal metabolic rate.
Understand how the glycemic index and glycemic load is calculated is very important. There are some popular diets that create low glycemic foods by adding fat. I always suggest learning how to read labels which I will blog about soon.
Healthy regards,
Del-Metri Williams, MBA NC CTLC
Weight Management Coach
