What Is Glycemic Index (Foods GI) :

Low Glycemic Index Diet

A low glycemic diet (Low GI Diet) contains foods that are rated low on the glycemic index scale. The GI scale starts at 1 and ends at 100.
1 being a low glycemic food and 100 being a high glycemic food.

Actions of High Glycemic Index Foods

After consuming them, foods with a high glycemic index have the following actions within your body ...

• sharply increase blood sugar levels / glucose levels
• this in turn elevates insulin levels
• high insulin levels stimulate fat-storage
• they can induce hyperactivity
• sports performance could be reduced

Benefits of Low Glycemic Index Foods

Low glycemic index foods (Low GI Diet Foods) do not cause the above disruptions as they are broken down slowly in the body and do not cause a sharp rise in blood sugar and insulin levels.

A Low GI Diet is beneficial in ...

• it helps to balance blood glucose / sugar levels
• it keeps insulin levels stable in the 'normal range'
• it helps to reduce excess body fat levels
• helps to regulate appetite and cravings
• very beneficial for diabetics / diabetes
• is beneficial for athletic performance and energy levels

Following a low glyceamic index diet is not difficult. It takes a short while to adjust food intake, meal frequency and eating habits but once achieved, the benefits will be reaped.

So if you want to lose those extra body fat pounds that you just cannot shift, control sugar cravings and manage your appetite or wish to improve daily energy levels, change to eating a Low Glycemic Index Diet - Low GI Diet.

See our information page on Whey Protein Powder.