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Benefits Of Foods With Low Glycemic Index
What is the Glycemic Index? Well, it a way to measure the effects of what you eat on the blood sugar levels of your body. Some foods digest fast whereas some go slow.
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The foods that digest slowly are healthier as they keep you full for longer and curb your cravings. They prevent obesity and diabetes too.
In fact, low GI foods also prevent kidney issues, stroke, heart issues, depression, certain types of cancers and a lot of other health issues in the long run.
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Some foods rich in carbohydrates tend to spike your blood sugar levels as soon as you consume them. When the blood sugar levels drop, you tend to feel dull, lazy and depressed and this could make you eat more to feel good. Read on for more facts....
Fact #1
Health experts claim that those who eat foods with high GI are at the risk of type 2 diabetes. But if you eat food rich in fibre and low GI, the risk is said to be reduced by 40%.
Fact #2
Low GI diet also minimises the inflammation in the body. Generally, when cholesterol gets accumulated on the arterial walls, your body responds through inflammation. But healthy diet can eliminate bad cholesterol from the body.
Fact #3
Many estimates suggest that low GI diet can also help you manage your weight. If you wish to maintain healthy weight such foods are necessary.
Fact #4
Some studies also confirm that low GI foods can also minimise the risk of heart attack and high BP too. Also, healthy diet helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
Fact #5
Lentils, soybeans, dry peas, tofu and kidney beans are some of the low GI foods from legumes. Tuna, shrimp, salmon, pasture-raised chicken and pasture-raised eggs are low GI non veg foods.
Fact #6
Low GI veggies include corn, beet, sweet potato, and potato. When it comes to fruits, prefer papaya, figs, apricots, water melon raisin and pineapples.
Fact #7
Walnuts, almonds, peanuts, cashews, sesame seeds and flax seeds are low GI foods from the nuts and seeds category.
Fact #8
Brown rice, oats, barley, buckwheat and quinoa are low GI grains. Consult your doctor and try to include more foods of low GI in your diet to prevent health issues in the long run.
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