Question 1

when you blend fruits with a blender and drink it, what effect does this have on the glycemix index?

Accepted Answer

Whole vs blended: As long as you do not strain the fiber out the glycemic index is no different.

Question 2

could you tell me what are foods that are low in glycemic index?

Accepted Answer

Glycemic index: Is measure of how fast a food will raise the blood sugar when eaten.  Fruits like bananas, grapes etc have high glycemic index and raise bs quickly compared to foods with lower glycemic index like sweet potatos high fiber foods, etc.  You should be able to find a book or list on the internet of low glycemic foods.

Question 3

what would the low glycemic index diet and what foods are in it be?

Accepted Answer

Low sugar: Low glycemic index means foods that are low in simple sugars. Meats chicken, fish and nuts have no sugar at all- they are protein and fat. They have the lowest glycemic index. Then  include most vegetables, and to a less degree fruits. Fruits are low in processed sugar.  High in glycemic index are processed foods such as  white flour, and grains striped of their fiber. Candy- pure sugar is high.

Question 4

is stove top stuffing a low glycemic index food?

Accepted Answer

No: It is rich in simple carbohydrates.

Question 5

are low glycemic index diets a good way to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Sure, but…: Glycemic index is only a small part of the process of weight loss. By itself, it does very little. Better tips: make half your meal vegetables and fruits. Go for variety. And keep in mind that potatoes and french fries dont count. choose whole grains & limit refined grains. pick the healthiest sources of protein. Drink lots of water. Stay active.

Question 6

what are good ways i can find a low glycemic index bread?

Accepted Answer

Read the labels: Read the labels, try low carb bread and look at the ada website diabetes.Org for examples of low glycemic index foods and grains.

Question 7

is whole grain pasta okay to eat while on a low glycemic index diet?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It probably depends on how much fiber is in the pasta, the higher the fiber, the lower the glycemic index will be. Try to get one that has at least 5 grams of fiber per serving or higher.

Question 8

please suggest what foods contribute to a low glycemic index diet?

Accepted Answer

Internet: Try website www.Diabetes.Org the ada website under food and fitness for examples of low glycemic foods and meal planning.  Certain fruits, berries, whole grains, oatmeal, sweet potatoes have lower glycemic index compared to other foods.

Question 9

can you give some examples of foods with high and low glycemic index?

Accepted Answer

You can look up ex: Example of low glycemic foods and diet can be found on the internet 
such as sites like diabetes.Org (ada website) under food and fitness.

Question 10

what's the difference between low glycemic index and low glycemic load?

Accepted Answer

A Little vs A Lot: The glycemic index is a number representing the ability of a food, relative to that of glucose, to increase the level of glucose in the blood.  Low glycemic index foods will increase your blood sugar {glucose} a little and high glycemic index foods will increase your blood sugar a lot.

Here is a good source that describes the glycemic index: http://nutritiondata.Self.Com/topics/glycemic-index.

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