Well, we know that not all carbohydrate foods are created equal.
In fact, they behave quite differently in our bodies. The
glycemic index or GI describes this difference by ranking
carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose
levels. Choosing low GI carbs – the ones that produce only small
fluctuations in our blood glucose and insulin levels – is the
secret to long-term health reducing your risk of heart disease
and diabetes and is the key to sustainable weight loss.
Switching to eating mainly low GI carbs that slowly trickle
glucose into your blood stream keeps your energy levels balanced
and means you will feel fuller for longer between meals. Low GI
diets help people lose and control weight; it increases the
body’s sensitivity to insulin. Low GI carbs improve diabetes
control; they reduce the risk of heart disease and reduce blood
cholesterol levels. They help you manage the symptoms of PCOS,
they prolong physical endurance and help re-fuel carbohydrates
stores after exercise. The glycemic