Glycemic Index 101Introduction
Chapter 1: This report will show how the Glycemic Index (GI) is calculated and how to use it effectively as a guide to live healthier. It will show that following the GI can be done very easily and that the benefits of following the Index are many. You will see how controlling the foods you eat based on the GI will allow you to lose weight, reduce your risk of diabetes, and lower your cholesterol, just to name a few. The GI is linked directly to the sugars in foods and how they are absorbed. The Index measures carbohydrates, which are made up of simple or complex sugar molecules. The GI then ranks the effects these foods have on our systems. You will see that by understanding these effects and adhering to some simple guidelines, you will be able to recognize foods by the GI and make better food choices. You will see that many carbohydrates are very beneficial to you and that you do not have to avoid all carbohydrates as many celebrated diets suggest. Carbohydrates are not the villains that they have been promoted to be! This report will go into depth to explain how high and low blood sugar levels effect your health and your feelings of well being. You will understand the direct link between the GI and controlling diabetes or even substantially reducing the risk of becoming diabetic. Also included in this report is a handy table of many common foods and their GI rating along with easy-to-follow recommendations to take full advantage of the best food choices. Once you read this report and become familiar with what the GI is and how beneficial it is for everyone who follows it, you will find that making the best choices will come naturally to you. You will be able to control your GI little effort on your part.
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