Part-6 Foods that release their sugars modestly and slowly are the Low GI foods. These are the carbohydrates which we should include in abundance in our diet. Low GI foods are especially good for people wanting to lose the extra kilos, control heart disease and increase energy levels. They promote wellbeing and keep the body in good health. Low GI foods are those that are less processed and refined
Benefits of Low GI foods: *Stable blood glucose levels, resulting in improved energy levels and reduced cravings for sugar and sweet foods *Keeps you full for longer, reducing total daily kilojoule intake *Improved blood glucose control for people with diabetes *Research shows that a low GI diet can help improve blood lipid profile *Active people can use a combination of high and low GI foods to ensure optimal energy stores for exercise performance *A range of low GI foods provide important vitamins, minerals Examples of low G.I. are: multi-grain bread, pasta, low-fat milk & yoghurt, most fruit, sweet corn and legumeOats, barely, oatmeal, peanuts, apples and etc.
Fat is required by the body system,do not be a concern or alarm in the belief that even healthy carbohydrates end up as fat. Because the glucose levels in the body stay at a consistent level ,a person who consumes a meal consisting of low GI foods will not suffer a rise and then fall in energy levels and will be less likely to experience hunger following their meal. Fat in foods can postpone the emptying of food from the stomach. Glucose is absorbed rapidly from the small intestine and generally causes the greatest and most rapid rise in blood-glucose levels of all foods.
Glucose is the main sugar found in the blood, and body?s main source of energy. Without insulin, blood glucose levels rise and can seriously damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels. Glucose in your bloodstream is one of the most common and damaging free radicals in your body. It hastens aging more than anything else known, and if high, it triples your risk of heart disease. Glucose is the molecule whose breakdown provides energy to living cells, and it is the molecule that powers cellular processes. It is especially important for the brain, since in humans the brain requires some 20 % of the total energy available just to maintain normal function.
Low-GI diet foods are seen as a big help to those who have certain medical issues. They are very beneficial for weight control and weight loss because they control appetite and delay or postpone hunger. Dietary sources of carbohydrate include bread, cereals, rice, pasta, fruit, legumes, potatoes and starchy carbohydrates, the root vegetables .Foods that contain higher levels of sugars - such as cakes, biscuits, pastries, sugary drinks, ice cream and confectionery should be only eaten in moderation and not daily.
Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars, transported in the blood, and moved into the cells with the help of insulin. It has been suggested that children with behavioral and learning disorders could greatly benefit from avoiding high-GI foods such as refined breads, most cereals, cold drinks, energy drinks and sweets that are high in glucose. Carbohydrates with High GI give the body a sudden increase of energy, soon followed by a "crash" and an abrupt loss of energy. This is due to the rapid breakdown seen in High GI carbohydrates, which result in an unhealthy upward and downward crash cycle. - 15438
Benefits of Low GI foods: *Stable blood glucose levels, resulting in improved energy levels and reduced cravings for sugar and sweet foods *Keeps you full for longer, reducing total daily kilojoule intake *Improved blood glucose control for people with diabetes *Research shows that a low GI diet can help improve blood lipid profile *Active people can use a combination of high and low GI foods to ensure optimal energy stores for exercise performance *A range of low GI foods provide important vitamins, minerals Examples of low G.I. are: multi-grain bread, pasta, low-fat milk & yoghurt, most fruit, sweet corn and legumeOats, barely, oatmeal, peanuts, apples and etc.
Fat is required by the body system,do not be a concern or alarm in the belief that even healthy carbohydrates end up as fat. Because the glucose levels in the body stay at a consistent level ,a person who consumes a meal consisting of low GI foods will not suffer a rise and then fall in energy levels and will be less likely to experience hunger following their meal. Fat in foods can postpone the emptying of food from the stomach. Glucose is absorbed rapidly from the small intestine and generally causes the greatest and most rapid rise in blood-glucose levels of all foods.
Glucose is the main sugar found in the blood, and body?s main source of energy. Without insulin, blood glucose levels rise and can seriously damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels. Glucose in your bloodstream is one of the most common and damaging free radicals in your body. It hastens aging more than anything else known, and if high, it triples your risk of heart disease. Glucose is the molecule whose breakdown provides energy to living cells, and it is the molecule that powers cellular processes. It is especially important for the brain, since in humans the brain requires some 20 % of the total energy available just to maintain normal function.
Low-GI diet foods are seen as a big help to those who have certain medical issues. They are very beneficial for weight control and weight loss because they control appetite and delay or postpone hunger. Dietary sources of carbohydrate include bread, cereals, rice, pasta, fruit, legumes, potatoes and starchy carbohydrates, the root vegetables .Foods that contain higher levels of sugars - such as cakes, biscuits, pastries, sugary drinks, ice cream and confectionery should be only eaten in moderation and not daily.
Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars, transported in the blood, and moved into the cells with the help of insulin. It has been suggested that children with behavioral and learning disorders could greatly benefit from avoiding high-GI foods such as refined breads, most cereals, cold drinks, energy drinks and sweets that are high in glucose. Carbohydrates with High GI give the body a sudden increase of energy, soon followed by a "crash" and an abrupt loss of energy. This is due to the rapid breakdown seen in High GI carbohydrates, which result in an unhealthy upward and downward crash cycle. - 15438
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