Low GI Diet Plan

<>The low GI diet plan has soared in popularity over the last year.  It seems that everyone is talking about low glycemic foods and replacing white carbs with healthier whole grains.

The basis of the Low GI diet plan is that you should eat the good for you carbs and whole grains such as whole wheat, seed and granary breads.  You are also advised to avoid high GI foods including potatoes (with the exception of baby potatoes) and rice.

There are also a few surprises on the diet such as you can’t eat pineapple or bananas because they rate high on the glycemic index.  There are also a few pleasant surprises such as being able to eat white pasta.  Pasta seems to be one of the white carbs which doesn’t have a high GI level.

The plan is based around the believe that high glycemic index foods raise the insulin levels in the body too rapidly and if you eat many of these high GI foods you will not only gain weight but feel unhealthy overall.

The diet claims to not only help you loose weight by reducing your cravings for sweet foods but also to balance your sugar levels so that you have higher energy throughout the day and no “afternoon slumps”.   It is also believed eating a low GI diet will help with many health related illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and even certain types of cancers. 

There is also an added bonus that your skin should look younger and be less prone to acne by eating low GI foods. 

The plan doesn’t really follow any phases but you are advised to watch your calorie intake if your purpose is to loose weight.  Many healthy low GI foods are very calorific.  You are also warned to stay away from caffeine and alcohol, with the exception of red wine which is okay in moderation once your insulin levels are under control.

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Low GI Diet for energy and weight loss

The low GI diet is not really just a diet but a very healthy and natural way of eating.  This is one healthy eating plan which many nutritionists are happy to endorse.

The basis of the low GI diet plan is to eat foods which have a low glycemic index.  These are foods which take time for your body to digest and keep blood sugar levels even throughout the day.  In return these steady blood sugar levels help reduce cravings and hunger pangs.

One of the biggest benefits of the low GI diet plan is the increased energy people on this eating plan feel.  Instead of the usual afternoon slump where you’re reaching for the coffee and donuts, on the low GI diet plan you won’t feel these sugar highs and dips.

So what Can I eat on the low GI diet?

Tons of delicious healthy food such as whole grains including whole grain breads and rice.  You can have new potatoes and sweet potatoes.  Lean meats and proteins as well as low fat dairy products, most fruits and vegetables, seeds and nuts.  In fact you can even have chocolate.  Chocolate specifically dark chocolate has a low GI score, which means you can indulge and still lose weight.

There are a few exceptions which at first may not make sense but the idea is that vegetables such as corn and carrots can rapidly raise your blood sugar levels and so are considered high GI.  Fruits such as bananas and pineapples also have a high GI score, so you’re better off opting for apples or berries. 

And there are also a few non expected foods you can have such as avocado, nuts and red wine.

The diet plan is easy to follow and the one huge benefit aside from feeling very energetic is that you should not feel major hunger pangs as you would on another diet.  There are also some added extra benefits such as younger looking skin, reduced facial hair in some women and clearer skin. 

One important thing to note is that in order to lose weight on this plan you will still need to restrict your calories.  If you eat healthy throughout the day but are having one or two avocados along with a couple of pieces of dark chocolate you will not lose weight.  Although these foods are healthy for you they are still very calorific.

Having three sensible low GI meals a day along with two snacks and adequate portion sizes are paramount on the Low GI weight loss plan.