Glycemic Diet | Safe Diet for Diabetics



Glycemic diet is a system of ranking foods rich in carbohydrates according to how much a certain amount of each food raises a person's blood sugar levels.

Many popular commercial diets and related books are based at least in part on the glycemic diet. The idea helps prevent rapid increases in your blood sugar level. It also helps inform people that controlling blood sugar levels leads to weight loss. It is a selective diet because you don't have the freedom to choose on what kind of food to eat and drink. The goal of the diet is to help you choose the "right" carbohydrates to keep your blood sugar balanced, leading to weight loss and more fit and healthy body.

You must be sure to have a check with your doctor before starting any weight-loss diet program, especially if you have any health conditions like diabetes, for this will determine what kind of things to follow and precautions that you must take note.

Typical Menu for Glycemic Diet

  • The person who is into this kind of diet must focus on breakfast cereals based on oats and barley
  • Breads with whole grains, stone-ground flour or sourdough are one of the best menu choices for the diet
    • Eat fewer potatoes
    • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables for a much healthier result/s
    • Avoid eating too much rice, pasta and noodles which is high in carbohydrates

PROS

  • The diet is said to make you feel full longer and balance your blood sugar, without having to count your carbohydrate or calorie intake which is easier for people who want to lose weight without worrying a lot about their health.
  • Proponents of the diet claim that you can improve or reduce the risk of serious diseases which includes diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
  • The diet helps regulates blood sugar and will help you lose weight quickly or easily according to some research

CONS

  • Studies about the diet haven't shown any specific health risks to following the diet. However, there are possibilities you could develop some of the same health problems the diet claims to prevent.
  • It may not give an accurate picture of how a particular food affects your blood sugar.
  • Have check with your doctor before starting any weight-loss diet, especially if you have any health conditions, including diabetes and heart diseases.


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