Importance Of Glycemic Impact Diet
October 12, 2009
In recent years, Glycemic Index diet has become quite popular among nutritionists and physicians. Glycemic Impact diet is a version of the Glycemic Index diet, which along with the glycemic index of the food has also included its glycemic load.
Glycemic Impact diet is beneficial for people suffering from diabetes. It can help to normalize the body weight and can improve the optimal health.
Our body derives glucose from the carbohydrate contents in the food. High carbohydrate and sugar content in foods tend to push up the blood glucose level. The pancreas of people suffering from diabetes could not secrete adequate insulin to absorb the excess glucose.
However, not all carbohydrate foods affect the glucose level of the body in the same manner. Food with low glycemic index and glycemic loads can be safely consumed by people suffering from diabetes. Glycemic Impact diet is also suitable for people trying to lose weight, by overcoming sugar cravings.
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Index measures, on a scale of 0 -100, the effect of carbohydrate content in foods on the blood sugar level. Foods that have low glycemic index slowly releases sugar in the blood. On the other hand, foods that have high glycemic index quickly break down during digestion, rapidly adding glucose to the blood stream.
Foods with high glycemic index causes sudden rise in the blood sugar level. It increases fatigue and hunger. Foods with lower glycemic index, lowers the body’s insulin demand.
Glycemic load
Glycemic load measures the carbohydrate content in the food.
Glycemic Impact diet
While planning a meal, Glycemic Impact diet takes into account both the glycemic index and the glycemic load of a food. According to the Glycemic Impact diet, nearly 40 percent of calories in every meal should be derived from complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, fruits and juices.
Approximately 30 percent of the serving should comprise of lean animal and vegetable proteins. The rest of the calories should come from unsaturated fats, such as fatty fish, dry fruits and nuts, avocado and vegetable oil. Glycemic Impact diet helps to reduce sugar craving, increases energy and cures mood swings.
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