The Low-Carb Glycemic Index Diet
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The Low-Carb Glycemic Index Diet
Overview
The "Glycemic Index Diet," developed by Rick Gallop, former President of The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, offers a straightforward approach to managing your diet. By understanding how foods impact blood sugar levels, similar to interpreting a traffic light, you can easily follow this plan.
How It Works
Gallop categorizes foods based on their glycemic index (GI), which measures how quickly they cause a spike in blood sugar. Foods are divided into three groups:
1. Green Light Foods: These should be the foundation of your diet.
2. Yellow Light Foods: Enjoy these occasionally, especially during the maintenance phase.
3. Red Light Foods: It's best to avoid these as they can lead to high blood sugar spikes.
Glucose is the benchmark with a GI level of 100, and all other foods are assessed in comparison.
Simple to Follow
No need for special foods. Just identify where your favorite items fall within the plan: focus on green, sample yellow, and steer clear of red. You can expect to lose one to two pounds per week without resorting to extreme measures.
Although it's a low-carb approach, this diet isn't as high in protein as others. It advocates for reducing both fats and carbs and emphasizes daily exercise and balanced meals that include carbs, proteins, and fats.
A Lifestyle Change
Gallop suggests that the GI diet should be a lifelong lifestyle change, not a temporary fix. While it requires commitment, understanding which foods to avoid can guide your decisions. Here's a glimpse of the "Red Light Foods" you should try to cut from your diet:
- Baked beans with pork, refried beans
- Alcoholic beverages, regular soft drinks
- Bagels, croissants, baguettes
- Cakes, cookies, muffins, doughnuts
- Pancakes, waffles, pizza
- Regular granola bars, white bread, instant rice
- Cold cereals, instant oatmeal, grits
- Ketchup, mayonnaise, tartar sauce
- Cream, ice cream, full-fat dairy
- Butter, lard, tropical oils
- Dried fruits and fruit drinks
- Sorbet, processed meats, fried foods
By navigating these "Red Light Foods," you'll be better equipped to make healthier choices and maintain your new lifestyle effectively.
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