How to avoid High Glycemic Index Foods

How to avoid High Glycemic Index Foods

Using GI to real-life diets is complex, weigh all info before counting on glycemic index. The numbers don’t constantly match if you check different sources on the GI of foods. The glycemic index takes into account just the type of carb, not the amount of carb, in a normal serving. Some foods are richer sources of carbohydrates than others. For example, chocolate cake has 52 grams of carb in an usual serving, while carrots provide just…

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Understand Low Glycemic Index with Dr David Heber

Understand Low Glycemic Index with Dr David Heber

Glycemic Index Did you know that Herbalife Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix has been tested and found to be a low Glycemic Index food? What does Glycemic Index mean and how does this affect you? Understand Glycemic Index with Professor David Heber, Ph.D. You must read also: The LA Shape Diet written by David Heber Check Our YouTube Channel for More Videos Glycemic Index The Glycemic Index was discovered in 1981 and also is the basis…

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Glycemic Load : the Difference with Glycemic Index

Glycemic Load : the Difference with Glycemic Index

You may have heard the term Glycemic Index – and if you have, you probably know that the Glycemic Index ranks carbohydrate-containing foods based on their effects on blood sugar.  But in order to really understand the effects of foods on your blood sugar, there’s another term you should get familiar with – Glycemic Load. And the reason is simple. In essence, the Glycemic Index measures a quality in a food.  The Glycemic Index indicates…

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