The glycemic index (GI) of foods has a great influence on weight gain.
Many successful diets are also based on controlling the glycemic index of the foods in a meal.
As a reminder, the more quickly a food causes insulin secretion, after its ingestion, the more its glycemic index is said to be “high”. There are now tables providing the GI (glycemic index) of most foods. The basic index is 100 (measure of white bread). Foods with an index above 70 are considered to be consumed sparingly and foods below 50 are considered to be beneficial for achieving a healthy weight.
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