|
Author: P. Mehta Article source: http://www.kabish.com/. Used with author's permission.
All carbohydrates are not the same. Generally it is assumed that simple carbohydrates are not good for health as they increase blood glucose levels rapidly, and complex carbohydrates are good because they have a slower effect on glucose levels. But this is not always true. Recent work into the Glycemic Index (GI) has changed the understanding of the relationship between ingested carbohydrates and blood glucose levels.
The glycemic index is a measure of how fast a carbohydrate triggers to raise the blood sugar. The higher the number, the greater the blood sugar response. On this basis, all carbohydrates can be assigned a value, known as glycemic index, compared to glucose. The glucose is the fastest releasing carbohydrate so it has been assigned a glycemic value of 100. A high glycemic index value for a food indicates that it results in a rapid rise in blood glucose levels and hence a spike in insulin response. Conversely, a low GI value indicates a slow rise in blood glucose and insulin levels.
The glycemic index is a better method for classifying good and bad carbohydrates as it relies
upon actual blood glucose response. Let us compare the GI of two carbohydrates. Maltodextri, a glucose polymer is a complex carbohydrate, has a GI of ~100 . This means that it rapidly raises blood glucose levels. Fructose, on the other hand is a simple carbohydrate with GI of only ~20. If we do not look at their GI values, we will assume that maltodextri is better than fructose because the former is a complex carbohydrate and the later one is a simple carbohydrate. Consult glycemic index list of foods for making a low glycemic index diet.available
Benefits of Glycemic Index (GI)
- Can help to control diabetes.
- Improves insulin sensitivity and efficiency.
- Reduces appetite for quick sugars and carbohydrates, thus avoiding
blood sugar spike.
- Can help people lose weight.
- Can help lower blood cholesterol.
- Can help to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Copyright 2005 P. Mehta http://www.fatfreekitchen.com -------------------------------------------------------
This article has been written by http://www.fatfreekitchen.com. For more information on glycemic index and glycemic load, visit the web site
http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/glycemic-index.html
--------------------------------------------------------
Tips for Taking Care of Fine Wood Furniture
Tips for making sure your your fine furniture stays as beautiful in your home as it was on the showroom floor.
Using Push Reel Mowers
If you're not familiar with push reel mowers or if you haven't used one since "back in the day", there are a few points you should be aware of before using a pu...
Americas Public schools --- Deteriorating Like They Did In Ancient Rome
American public-school education is deteriorating like education in ancient Rome, and for the same reasons -- government controls.
Making Homemade Soap Is Easy!
Nowadays, richly scented soaps aren't cheap, and we can't always afford the ones we want. Often, we have to settle for commercially made soaps with only a hint...
How to Revive a Dead Lead
Sometimes your lead can go dead. You're not sure why, but your contact person just goes quiet - sometimes disappearing for good. Was your price too high? Did yo...
Cash Advance Payday Loans: A First Time Users Guide
If you considering using a Cash Advance Payday Loan service for the first time, this article addresses the most frequently ask questions.
Presentation Terms for Beginners
MTL's and BAT's have nothing in common with BLT's or SUV's, but they are part of any great PowerPoint presentation.
3 Innovation Keys - Do Your Innovative Efforts Need More Power?
This article shows leaders how to help people innovate, add
value, improve quality and enhance competence in every task,
product and service - to ensure their ...
Weight Loss Problems? Are You on the Path of Delusion, Depression, and Destruction?
"With all the articles on the internet now, with all the equipment, diets and gimmicks out there, why are you and America getting fatter, more depressed and dis...
10 Steps to Take if You Are a Victim of Identity Theft
There have been an estimated 9.9 million victims on America and over 40% of all consumer complaints in the U.S. involve identity theft.
What can I do if I am ...
Marketing-Minded Financial Planners, Join Your Professional Organization to Get Free Publicity
If you want to take advantage of a great way to get free publicity, you marketing-minding financial professionals will join an association.
A Cover Letter Tip Guaranteed To Land You More Job Interviews!
Looking for a new job? I'm about to reveal one of the most powerful cover letter tips you'll ever discover. This little-known secret can dramatically increase y...
Safer Cell Phone Use For Drivers
Cell phones are great for people on-the-go, but talking on your cellular phone while driving can be downright dangerous. The safest choice is to avoid using yo...
Basic Discus Fish Care
If you are thinking of keeping discus please read a little more about them and learn how to care for them before getting them
I Won the Lottery
I won the lottery - these are the words, we hope to utter one day. What if, your fantasy came true? What would you do?
Email Etiquette III
Further to my previous issues this subject continues - part III. This month I'll share on Topic Changes and Read Receipts. Both can give you some trouble if you...
Cats and Carbs: Do They Go Together?
A low-carb diet for cats? Absolutely!
Home Business Idea: Create a Business Using Online Poker Affiliate Programs
Discover how to set up an instant business with one of the most profitable products ever: online poker. It doesn't matter if you play the game or not.
Writing Articles for Ranking
How to write an article that gets your site ranked...
Catholics Need To Take a Second Look at Morality
According to CNN, Catholics voted for President Bush over Senator John Kerry by a 51 to 48 percent margin. Hence, Catholics voted for a Born Again Methodist ov...
Management Coaching to Improve Relationships with Work Associates
With the right management coaching, beneficial communication lines can be established between the manager and his or her co-workers.
Heal Emotional Difficulties With Your Imagination
How did an artist accidently learn healing visualizations and improve his life? How can you do the same? Read on.
Birth Order - Understand How It Affects Your Personality
Leaders are born not made! Well you may frown at this notipn particularly if you are a second born and aspire to leadership or more senior management. But each ...
The Perfect Strip Tease!
Every foxy female has wanted to be their partner's very own private dancer, now you can by following these easy steps!
|
Print this page