Why the GI Diet?You will not feel hungry or deprived when on the GI Diet. Low GI foods are more filling, so you will need to eat less than you normally would.The GI Diet helps the body to slowly release sugar into the blood, giving you a constant supply of energy and leaving you feeling more satisfied and less likely to snack. Besides aiding weight loss, low GI foods can help reduce bad cholesterol levels and blood pressure. You are going to be less likely to suffer from heart disease, diabetes or certain types of cancer according to various recent medical research papers.
High Fibre :Lower GI foods tend to be generally higher in fiber too. A diet rich in fibre keeps the digestive system in good working order and it helps you avoid constipation. Fiber on its own contains no calories. It exits the body slowly and helps you feel full longer. Fiber rich foods are more satisfying and take longer to eat and you end up eating less.They also can reduce the risk of several diseases such as colon cancer and heart disease. High fibre diet is not the ultimate solution for losing weight but along with 'low fat','lower glycemic index','drinking plenty of water' approach, it will help immensely. Please also be aware that certain foods are lower in GI simply because they are very high in fiber, with fiber slowing down the absorption of carbohydrate into the blood.
Low Fat :A good GI diet also recommends eating foods that are low in saturated or trans fats as certain low to medium GI foods are high in fat, such as crisps, peanuts and chocolate. Just like low GI and high fibre diets, a diet low in fat can also help us to lower our cholesterol levels and to lose weight but it is essential to know that dietary fat is needed for good health as fats supply energy and essential fatty acids as well as supplying A, D, E and K vitamins.Healthy Eating Tips:• Avoid sweet foods and sugar, replace sugar with a little bit of honey. Although honey is also high in GI in calories, at least it is full of nutrients. Click here to find out more about honey and amazing honey bees.• Eat small meals at a time rather than three big meals per day. • Increase your fibre intake by adding lots of fruits and vegetables into your diet. • Stick to water and unsweetened juices rather than carbonated beverages. • Get moving, exercise does help along with a healthy diet. *Before we continue with some tips on healthy eating, I'd like to tell you about a great diet program that uses a lot of the lower GI foods: Isabel de los Rios' 'The Diet Solution Program'. The Diet Solution Program favours a long term health orientated approach to fat loss, but not offering anyone a quick fix to their weight troubles. It has loads of valuable data and research to support its approach. I personally investigated the program thoroughly and my mum has been using it for a while now. I have to say she got some great results. The nutrition plan is one of the healthiest we have seen, a strong core focus on vegetables, fruits, vitamin dense foods, lean proteins, select dairy produce and a clear approach to not expecting one diet to work for all body types. So give it a go and let me know how you went.* Superfood Guru |
