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Glycemic Index Books

By: Jonathan T Edwards | 2010-10-25 | Nutrition
You may have already looked around and found out that the glycemic index list is a good way to measure your diet. But there are also other options such as glycemic index books. Although there are many on the market having a solid book to study and learn by could greatly help you achieve your GI diet needs. read more

Glycemic Index for Foods

By: Jonathan T Edwards | 2010-11-12 | Nutrition
The glycemic index for foods was invented by a person called David Jenkins. Thomas Woleover is also the founder of the glycemic index for foods. The purpose of the index is to classify food that has high amount of carbohydrate. It classifies the food based n the simple or complex carbohydrate structure. read more

Alcohol Glycemic Index

By: Tim Karlilar | 2011-09-18 | Nutrition
'Alcohol glycemic index value is generally very low, so it should be all right and even healthy to drink' is a myth. Alcohol GI, except for certain liquors, is zero or very low as alcohol itself is not a carbohydrate as some believe and does not contain any carbs but it is indeed very high in calories. 1 gram of alcohol contains 7 calories, heaps more than protein or carbs. read more

Glycemic Index Diet

By: larissabrown | 2010-11-12 | Alternative Medicine
The Glycemic Index is a nutrition concept that can help you sort out the pros and cons of carbohydrates. It is a comparative guide to the rise in insulin levels that occurs after eating carbohydrates. read more

Glycemic Index Diet

By: dilbertgeek | 2010-12-24 | Wellness
All carbohydrates are not created equal when the evidence is examined. Some, such as pure glucose, read more

Glycemic Index (GI)

By: Terry and Lynda Sherback | 2011-09-30 | Wellness
The glycemic index (GI) compares a 50 gram dose of food to 50 grams of pure glucose (GI value for glucose is 100) and measures the speed at which your body digests the food and converts it to glucose, your body's primary energy source. Eating three meals a day that stabilizes your blood glucose level will feed your brain properly, energize your nerve cells, and allow you to enjoy astounding chang read more

Glycemic-Index Diets

By: Ryan Sanders | 2010-03-29 | Weight Loss
Glycemic diet offers you a wonderful way to reduce your weight. This diet has gained so much popularity among a number of people, due to its great results and effectiveness. If you are looking to include this diet in your routine, then you also ought to know how this diet helps an individual to lose his body weight. read more

Glycemic Index Rice Values

By: Jonathan T Edwards | 2010-10-30 | Nutrition
A lot of misinformed rice lovers believe that white rice is a lot better than brown due to the misconception in some areas that brown rice is food for the poor, animals or the peasant. What these people do not know is that, brown rice is a lot better and healthier than white rice. Brown rice is considered as the most balanced amongst all cereal grains. read more

The Glycemic Index List

By: Samuel Eskenasy | 2010-04-01 | Nutrition
The good Carbohydrate, compared to bad, cause only a moderate rise in blood level Glucose. These include full grain, brown rice, pulse like lentils dry beans, most fruits (best to eat them first on an empty stomach) and most vegetables, especially if they are rich fibers, such as garlic, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce green beans. read more

The Glycemic Index Explained

By: Frank Vandy | 2010-03-30 | Weight Loss
Over the past several years, high protein, low carb diets have gained a lot of popularity, but the truth is carbohydrates should be an essential part of your diet. They provide important nutrients, vitamins and provide your body with the fuel it needs to get through the day. The trick is to know what carbs are good for you and what carbs are bad for you. read more

Some Tasty Glycemic Index Recipes

By: Tula Tomlinson | 2010-03-31 | Recipes
Knowing what to eat is crucial to success with the glycemic index diet. Here are a few tasty low glycemic index recipes to assist in your new eating habit. read more

The Glycemic Index Foods List

By: Jonathan T Edwards | 2010-10-26 | Nutrition
The glycemic index foods list is getting more and more popular to those who are suffering from diabetes, and even to those who are non-diabetics. But the glycemic index foods list can be incorporated to anyone's health as long as they want to stay healthy. read more

High Sugar Glycemic Index Choices

By: Darryl S | 2010-03-27 | Nutrition
Originally, the glycemic index (GI) was designed with one purpose in mind, to help the diabetic recognize both low and high sugar glycemic index sources of carbohydrate-rich foods much easier. As well, so that both the diabetic and doctor could more easily be on comparable pages when customizing a daily meal plan. read more

Low Sugar Glycemic Index Choices

By: Darryl S | 2010-03-27 | Nutrition
Preparing for your new low sugar glycemic index diet plan will not be a monumental task, but certainly some effort on your part will be required to adjust. You will have to find not only what appeals to your taste buds, but what also satisfies your appetite. For you to begin choosing all low sugar glycemic index food sources that are bland by taste would be a discouraging way to start any new diet plan. read more

The Glycemic Index Food Chart

By: Jonathan T Edwards | 2010-10-25 | Nutrition
To be able to fully understand and benefit from the glycemic index food chart, you may need to conduct a little research first. Your life may start to change for the better once you fully understand the values indicated in it. The glycemic index food chart may seem to be a little annoying, but you should know that this is an important concept when it comes to choosing the right foods to eat and to maintain a healthy read more