Recently I have been getting requests from people to explain the Glycemic Index in a more simple way to understand. I decided that maybe the best thing to do is to make a short video to try to get through the important basics of the Glycemic Index.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2kbtd4AIkM
I hope this video helped and there is another page on this site that may also be beneficial to you:
Nowadays with all the artificial ingredients pumped into some of our foods it is vital to know what is in the food that we are eating.
The pace of life has speeded up and many people don’t have the time or the want to look at the nutritional values of everything they buy. This is understandable, but for those of you who have decided to take on a weight loss plan then food label reading is a must.
Yes reading food labels can be a little confusing. Luckily things have improved immensely in the food industry as regards to information on the product packaging. The nutritional information section at the back of packs have been modified to make understanding the information easier or food labeling for the confused.
If you are having trouble understanding the labels then have a look through the examples below and read each of the descriptions to get a rough idea.
Energy Kj = Kilojoules. Kcal =Kilocalories.
Kilocalories are the same as calories. If you are watching your weight you will find it useful to look at the calorie value.
Carbohydrate: Includes both sugar and starches. Aim for foods with the least amount of sugar. (more…)
All carbohydrate foods behave differently in our bodies. The Glycemic Index, (GI), ranks all these types of carbohydrates from 0 to 100 according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. It is only based on foods high in carbohydrates and is about quality of that food and not quantity.
Creating long-term health for yourself by using the Glycemic Index is very simple. It is just a case of choosing the low GI foods that will release glucose into your blood stream at a slow pace, little by little and for a longer period of time. This keeps your energy levels balanced also makes you feel fuller for longer between meals.
Some carbohydrates act in a different way and are quickly broken down in the intestines rapidly raising blood glucose levels. The foods with these types of carbohydrates should be avoided; these have a high Glycemic Index.
