Low glycemic index diets are becoming more popular compared with the low card diets as it tells you directly the foods that are good for you. These may also affect feelings of fullness in the stomach and may influence hunger. But most of all, help you control your body weight.

Just to give you a background on low glycemic index diets, this was first developed in 1981 to help people maintain stable blood sugar levels. The GI or glycemic index is on a scale from 0 to 100 which is measured in terms of your blood sugar after eating.

Foods that burn quickly in the body and enter the bloodstream are those that have a high glycemic index. Examples of these include croissants, ice cream, raisins, dried fruit, banana, carrots, and watermelon.

The ones that are classified under the medium glycemic index include rice, blueberries, orange juice, sweet potatoes, green peas, pasta, and baked beans. The ones in the low glycemic index, which is under 45, are cruciferous vegetables, tomatoes, grapefruit, low sugar cereals, low fat unsweetened plain yogurt, beans, and apples.

When you get into a low glycemic index diet program, start out slow by making sure it is low in fats, moderate in carbohydrate and protein. It should also be rich in fiber that is available in a variety of food that provides the right amount of minerals and vitamins.

Pay attention to the carbs that you consume. You can start by replacing something you eat frequently with one that has low GI. An example is replacing potato with sweet potato or eating noodles instead of rice. Studies show that such changes will result in the overall reduction in the GI of your diet.

Instead of eating 3 meals a day, you can try taking six small meals. This is because reducing your GI also reduces your insulin levels and increases the fat burning apparatus in your body. Once this has become a regular part of your diet, this will increase the feelings of fullness and satisfaction that will soon lead to weight loss.

Aside from paying attention to the carbohydrates, don’t forget to do the same for the calories. Although rice or bread is low in fat, you should remember that this does not burn that much fat.

In conclusion, low glycemic index diets are ideal for losing weight, preventing diabetes and controlling this disease due to the slow absorption from the stomach. They may also keep blood sugar levels more stable and has an effect on reducing sweet cravings.

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