The glycemic index (GI) is a method of classifying the effect that a particular carbohydrate has on blood sugar. When we eat breads, pastas, or even fruits and vegetables, our bodies break down the carbohydrates found in these foods to glucose, our main source of fuel. However, not all carbohydrates are created equally.
Now that you’ve have a chance to digest the science behind the glycemic index, I hope you're ready for another generous serving. I’m always asked by the dietary do-gooders I know for tips on what to eat. My advice is to think of eating as the ultimate sport, with you as the primary player armed with knowledge and practice as your strategies of choice. This is especially true when it comes to the glycemic index, so put your game face on and get ready to play!
For those who have ever been on a diet, the idea of snacking may seem taboo, right up there with equally punishable behaviours like eating deep fried foods, white flour, and decadent desserts. But contrary to conventional thinking, research has shown that snacking is not only a healthy habit to adopt, but also a necessary one if weight loss or maintenance is your goal.
Breakfast has been known to be one of the most important meals of the day. It is also a time of setting a healthy intention for the day ahead. If you start the day with a nutritious breakfast, you give yourself a good chance to picking healthier food choices for the rest of the day.
They are not the most exciting food. They don’t fill your house with an enticing aroma. Yet with a mild flavor that is earthy and comforting, they will draw you in on a cold fall evening. They’ve been part of the human diet since first cultivated in the Near East about 10,000 BC. The lentil plant is now grown worldwide for the many nutritional benefits its simple little seeds offer.
So you have decided to take the plunge into a more healthy and nourishing nutrition plan? Back up these great intentions with some simple strategies and tips to keep you motivated and make this a long-term routine with success.
To skip breakfast or to not skip breakfast, that is the question! Most people believe that a steaming coffee in the morning is a good energy booster, only without a good breakfast, it can be followed by an energy nose-dive. It is important to have a variety of fruits, vegetable juices, hearty whole grains, which are full of vitamins and minerals, in order to carry you through until lunchtime.
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