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The Glycemic Index Diet

Monday, May 31st, 2010

The Glycemic Index DietWhat is the glycemic index?

The rise in blood sugar is what is called the glycemic index. Not only sweet raises the blood sugar, the carbohydrates we eat are converted to glucose, fructose, fruit, starches, rice, pasta, potatoes, etc. From the way food is prepared or cooked also determines its glycemic index.

If, for example, eat a plate of pasta the blood sugar level will rise, to be followed by a huge release of insulin to counteract this hyperglycemia. This sugar is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen to be used when necessary. The first exercise uses the muscle glycogen, so having a toned body helps you burn more energy. When these stores are filled, the remainder is converted into fat, no more.
Always choose whole grain foods: key to stave off hunger

Similar foods may have different effects on blood sugar and food are then separated into slow or fast absorption. The quick release include white bread, white rice, pastries, honey, sugar rising as fast as a rocket. They give a quick energy rush that makes us feel good for a very short time, because just as fast. (more…)

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Consumption of foods rich in fiber

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

fiberDietary fiber does not cancel the calories, but can be a powerful ally in the struggle with extra pounds. This is because they provide a feeling of satiety for longer, claim scientists. A larger quantity of foods that contain fiber (fruits, vegetables, whole grains), has less calories than a lesser amount of other foods. Thus, a slice of white bread (no fibercontains as many calories as three vegetables. Consumption of foods rich in fiber, along with carbohydrate, reduced digestive process and you will not have the stomach for a longer period of time. Studies conducted at Tufts University showed that women who consumed 2000 calories a day, but have doubled their fiber intake from 14 grams to 28, have weakened four kilograms in four months

The good part is that the fiber found in fruit is delicious, as are the strawberries. They can be a perfect dessert or a snack between meals. When you want to lose weight you need to balance the heat. To lose weight need to burn more calories than consumed. To cope with the sense of hunger must turn to fruits and vegetables. Scientists claim that white bread is digested faster than fruit and vegetables. That is why, shortly after a meal at fast food, hunger reappear

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