Low carb nutrition and Wellness Planning
There’s been a lot of recent buzz lately around GI foods and the variability as far as weight loss and blood sugar levels in people. In a report published in November by Cell, researches in an 800 person study observed that despite identical selections of food with the same GI load ratings, individuals in many cases had drastically different swings […]
Read moreThe benefits of a low GI diet have been well documented and followed by millions. But how could you use insights about food and GI to actually help you sleep? It may seem counter productive, but just as eating a low GI diet helps you prevent swings in insulin and keeps energy levels high, eating foods with a high GI […]
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This is one of the most common questions we get. Tell us about the Glycemic Index, how does it work, what’s it all about? The glycemic index is a measuring system that tells you the effect certain carbs have upon blood sugar responses. Some carbs have a dramatic impact on blood glucose, while other “good carbs” have a significantly reduced […]
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This was a rather surprising study, one that in many ways is contrary to what our experiences and those of many readers have reported — but worth reviewing. According to a new study by the American Diabetes Association, researches tested 26 adult subjects and monitored blood glucose levels to measure the degree low GI foods have at reducing/controlling serum glucose […]
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Ah, the glycemic index. Whether you’re talking about glycemic index load or low glycemic index foods, many nutritionists are locked in to the low GI lifestyle. But what about your guilty cravings? What’s the highest GI foods that you know you should avoid – but secretly crave. Badly?! Here’s a handful of choices for me personally: White Bagel – GI […]
Read moreSo you've started to learn about the glycemic index diet and how foods glycemic load impacts your nutrition. Perfect. You know some of the basics, how high glycemic load and high glycemic index rated foods spike your blood sugar and should be avoided. Breaking the cycle of rapid insulin bursts in your bloodstream and the benefits of weight loss, […]
Read moreIn a clear demonstration that the low glycemic index (GI) movement continues to hit mainstream, developers in Canada and the mega food developer Con Agra are in tests with a new type of potato that has a low GI profile, far lower than a traditional russet or red potato. For carb lovers and all things potato based, the results could […]
Read moreParticipants in a recent study conducted by the New England Journal of Medicine gained an average of 3.35 lb. a year in the U.S. – a concern because the gain is so gradual it's sometimes hard to identify the causes. Exploring patient behaviors more closely, Harvard researchers noted changes in lifestyle factors and a steady worsening in body mass index […]
Read moreThe numbers of individuals diagnosed with diabetes continue to climb, with nationwide levels reaching record high levels. Diabetic Incidence Rates in the United States 25.8 million people are affected by diabetes nationwide 8.3% of the population of the United States 26.9% of Seniors (aged 65 years and up) have diabetes 35% of Adults (aged 20 years and up) have […]
Read moreFinally – the finish line. Tonight is the final step and completion of Phase 1! It's been quite a haul. In some ways it took forever. In another it was over before I knew it. Last weekend sure was tough, but the results are great and I feel great. A co-worker today even yelled down the hall that I was […]
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