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The
Low Glycemic Index Diet Plan And Its Benefits For Weight Loss
If you have diabetes or you need to
lose weight then the Low
Glycemic Index Diet plan might be just
the solution you’re looking for. This diet Glycemic
Index Diet Plan is based on a plan that was developed in the 1980’s as a way for
diabetics to better control their blood glucose levels
and subsequently manager their diabetes.
It was discovered that the
Glycemic diet plan
had a wonderful side effect; Efficient
Weight Loss.
Since that time the Low GI Diet, as it is often referred
to, has become quite popular with non-diabetics as well.
Individuals who use the diet claim they are able to lose
weight as well as retain more muscle. Many people report
the diet helps them to shave off weight in critical
areas as well, including the stomach.
Under the Low
Glycemic Index Diet plan ,
foods are divided into three categories based on how
they rank on the glycemic index. The glycemic index
ranks foods according to how quickly the body is able to
digest them. Foods that are processed more quickly by
the body rank higher on the Index. Foods that take
longer to be digested by the body rank lower on the
scale.
The idea is to base your diet on
foods that rank in the low to medium range by eating
foods that rank high on the Index sparingly. Some of the
low foods which are allowable on the Glycemic Index Diet
Plan include broccoli, tomatoes, cauliflower and other
fruits as well as whole grains. Legumes are also
allowable. Some foods rank in the middle range,
including bananas and apricots.
When dieters first start the eating
plan they are in what is known as Phase One. Under this
phase, dieters are encouraged to eat only foods which
are low on the glycemic index in order to lose weight.
These foods are low in calories and high in fiber which
makes it easier to lose weight. Dieters should plan to
be on the first phase of the diet for about three to six
months depending on how much weight they want to lose.
After that time period, the individual may then advance
to the second phase, which is the weight loss
maintenance phase. In this phase, you may eat low as
well as medium foods according to the glycemic index. It
is important to understand that exercise is an important
component in both phases of the diet plan in order for
it to work effectively.
The Glycemic Index Diet plan by
itself is not a complete solution for weight loss. You
must be dedicated to participating in an active and
healthy lifestyle. It should also be understood that
this is not a diet in the true sense of the word but
rather a change in lifestyle. If you abort the diet plan
after losing weight and return to eating large amounts
of highly processed and refined foods it is quite likely
that you will regain weight, particularly if you are not
exercising on a regular basis.
One of the major advantages of this
diet plan is that it is not as restrictive as many other
diet plans. For example, you can have some carbs on this
diet as long as they are good carbs and they rank low on
the glycemic index. In addition, it is perfectly okay
for you to eat out. Once you have become familiar with
which foods rank low on the index you can then usually
find something on any menu which is acceptable according
to the Low Glycemic Index Diet plan.
Vegetarians frequently find that
many low carb diets do not work well for them because
they place a strong emphasis on meat. With the Low
Glycemic Index Diet plan there is no such problem
because proteins from vegetables can replace meat.
With time and dedication the Low
Glycemic Index Diet plan has proven to be quite
effective at managing diabetes, promoting weight loss
and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
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Wesley Atkins is the owner of The
Low GI Diet Breakthrough website:
You can go there now-
In his nutrition program you too can discover how to
lose 19 pounds of fat every 21 days with the Low GI
Diet.
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