Low GI Diet for Weight Loss:

LEARN ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE EATING TO LIVE HEALTHIER

"Low GI diet is very easy to follow diet plan, and one can avoid serious health disorders like diabetes and heart health disorders by following the same. Fast foods are rich in calories and it causes obesity and other health related disorders like Cardio vascular disorders, diabetes. Low GI Diet prevents Diabetes, Obesity and Cardiovascular Disorders. The Glycemic Index of foods-Carbohydrates is calculated on the basis of rising blood sugar levels after eating the same. As per this, index ranking is given to the foods on ascending scale – 1 to 100 by measuring the rate of release of sugar in the blood stream after consumption, she added. Generally all carbohydrate foods are classified into three categories; Foods with GI Glycemic Index 70 or above are classified into High Glycemic Index Foods which raises blood sugar levels immediately upon consumption. Foods with GI 55 to 70 are Intermediate Glycemic Index foods which raises blood sugar levels on average rate. Foods with GI below 55 are Low Glycemic Index foods which gradually raise the blood sugar levels. High GI Foods are digested quickly and absorbed that increases blood glucose levels. As the blood sugar levels are fluctuated considerably, it increases appetite, which leads to excess calorie intake of food which in turn leads to weight gain and obesity. On the other hand foods with low GI are slowly digested and gradually absorbed, and raises blood sugar levels gradually. As these foods regulate insulin levels, it controls hunger and eating habits. Low GI diet prevents excess calorie intake, prevents unnecessary snacking, and helps to get relief from cardiovascular disorders, obesity and diabetes. Moreover, Low GI Diet or Foods provides sufficient energy to the body. Let us discuss the Low GI Diet for weight loss; just try Oat meal or Oat bran with milk or fruits for breakfast, which improves general health and promotes weight loss as it is considered as Low GI diet, due to the presence of proteins, carbohydrates and dietary fiber. Bread prepared with multi-grain could be tried along with soups and it could be included in Sandwiches, as it is Low GI food. As the fish is low GI food it could be included along with other cereals and vegetables during dinner. Please make sure that one meal during the day should be with low GI Foods. Almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts are low GI foods, which could be tried as snack items as it keeps glucose levels steady in between meals and helps for weight loss. Try to include fruits like cherries, plums, peaches, apples. Oranges, grapes, strawberries, kiwis and vegetables like, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, carrots, onions, which are Low GI foods, and helps for weight loss, prevents obesity, prevents diabetes, heart disorders and improves overall general health." 

Jeff Behar, MS, MBA

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