Low Glycemic Diet

Diets for Type II Diabetics

About a Low Glycemic Diet

A low glycemic diet has been shown by The American Medical Association Journal to keep weight off longer than people losing weight on a low-fat diet.

Diets that restrict calories (especially those with high restrictions) will eventually lower your body's metabolism rate. This reducing the number of calories your body burns a day. So once you return to a normal way of eating, your body just quickly regains any weight you lost.

With a low glycemic diet, carbohydrates are absorbed more slowly. This keep insulin levels in your body from jumping up and down and all over the place. Sharp changes in insulin, which is released by your pancreas, is the cause for hunger. By eating staying away from refined carbohydrates, your blood insulin levels stay much more level. This is why this diet is a very good choice for those suffering from Type II Diabetes.

What You Can Eat

No foods are restricted on this diet. Don't you love that? But...you will eat more unrefined, complex carbs, lean proteins, and healthier fats. You will need to limit your intake of high Glycemic Index (GI) foods such as sugar, pasta, white bread and rice.

The Glycemic Impact Diet at eDiets.com has a great balance. 40% of your calories come from low glycemic carbohydrates, 30% comes from lean proteins like chicken and fish, and 30% from healthy fats such as olive oil and avocado. Vegetarian option are available.

You will get snacks to eat throughout the day, so you will not feell like you are starving yourself.

Exercise Support

If you decide to go with eDiets low glycemic diet they have a great free fitness program as well as online community support, meal planners, shopping lists, recipes and a whole lot more. The online support is really worth it.

The Cost

eDiets costs about $18 a month for the online program.

There are also many books out there that you can purchase to read up on starting a low glymeic diet like The G.I. Diet: The Easy, Healthy Way to Permanent Weight Loss or Living the Glycemic Index Diet.

Benefits

  • You lower your chances of regaining weight.

  • No foods restrictions or specialities.

  • Great for those with Type II Diabetes.

    Negatives

    None that I can see.

    Summary

    A Low Glycemic Diet will teach you how to live a healthier lifestyle. It is a proven method that is recommended to many pesons suffering from Type II Diabetes, but anyone can benefit from the lessons learned with this diet.

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