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by Answerbag Staff on February 3rd, 2010

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what is the glycemic diet?

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  • by Linda Basilicato on February 3rd, 2010

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    Glycemic diets are based on the Glycemic Index---a rating system that categorizes and recommends foods according to their effect on blood sugar. Popular glycemic-based diets include South Beach, The Zone, Glucose Revolution and Sugar Busters.

    Function

    Foods with a low glycemic index (GI) cause a slow, steady rise in blood sugar, which should provide long-term energy and help you to feel full longer. Foods with a high GI cause a steep rise in blood sugar, which may leave you feeling hungry or tired soon after you eat. It may also increase insulin production, which can cause your body to store excess fat.

    Recommendations

    Glycemic-Index diets recommend choosing low and moderate GI foods as a way of controlling hunger, cravings and calorie intake. These foods include whole grains, beans, nuts, fresh vegetables, many fresh fruits, lean meat and many dairy products. High GI foods to avoid include white rice, white flour, white potatoes and sugar.

    Ratings

    To help you make good choices, the glycemic index rates foods from 1 to 100. Foods rated above 70 are considered to have a high GI, 55 to 70 a moderate GI, and below 55 a low GI.

    Disadvantages

    It is not always easy to determine a particular food's GI value. This is because GI values can vary greatly person to person and also according to how ripe a food is or how it is cooked.

    Benefits

    In addition to helping you maintain weight and energy levels, a glycemic-based diet may provide cardiovascular benefits, according to WebMD. This is because most glycemic-based diets recommend not only fiber-rich complex carbohydrates but also lean meat and heart-healthy, unsaturated fats.

    Considerations

    A glycemic-based diet may be more effective for those who carry their weight around their middle instead of on their hips and thighs, according to WebMD.

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    Glycemic values for 100+ foods

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