Glycemic Index Help
Glycemic Index Foods Questions
Books on organic eating and low glycemic index foods? My husband and I are trying to switch to an organic diet as well as trying to stay away from high glycemic index foods. Does anyone know of a good book that contains unbiased information on both of these topics?
Where does soda fall on the Glycemic Index? where is a large list of foods with Glycemic Index numbers? thanks I'm asking as Creatine is supposed to be taken with foods high on the Glycemic Index to better absorb the supplement.
Confused about Low Glycemic index foods? Some websites say pasta is high GI and others say it's low GI. Which one is is?? I only eat whole wheat pasta because it's a good source of protein in my vegetarian diet and I eat is as a staple.
How can I curb my appetite for sugar? I've tried the lower glycemic index foods. I am diabetic.? I love chocolate! I've lost 130 pounds (10 of which I gained back because I have trouble controlling my eating habits).
Glycemic Index for Vegetarian convenience foods? Does anyone know where I can get glycemic index numbers for things like Boca burgers and crumbles, Quorn products, morningstar farms hot dogs etc?
low Glycemic Index foods? Can anyone give me or tell me where I can find a list of low GI foods and foods to avoid on the diet?thanks x
Are sprouted corn tortillas low in the glycemic index? I buy my at Whole Foods, I am determined finally to? lose weight but it's hard giving up tortillas, I'll be watching those carbs carefully and I know that corn is high on the glycemic index, any experience on this? thank you.
How do you calculate the glycemic index of a food? I know there are websites where you can look up the glycemic index of various foods. I want to know how they come up with that number.
Where can I find a food database with glycemic index and potassium? I need to find foods that are high in potassium but low on the glycemic index scale. I have been searching and haven't come up with a database that allows this search. Any suggestions?
For diabetes and hypoglycemia: what is the difference between the glycemic index vx. glycemic load of foods? I've been studying the glycemic index to find low carbohydrate foods that metabolize slowly. I'm not diabetic, but with hypoglycemia I know that I could become diabetic. I'm confused now by the conflicting information I'm getting about the glycemic index not being a true indicator of how our blood sugar levels respond to carbohydrates. For instance, carrots supposedly have a higher GI rating than most vegetables, but react differently in our bloodstream than the same amount of carbs from refined bread or sugar would. Any information would be greatly appreciated. By the way, hypoglycemia is not a problem for me, I rarely experience it since I have avoided sugary foods for years.
Glycemic index food list? Last month I found a list online that listed foods by the glycemic index. It was divided for me into red, green, and yellow depending on the GI value. I cannot find it now!!! Does anyone know any links to this? I'm finding lists, but it's divided that easy, and I need to send it to my sister. If it's not that easy, her husband won't do it.
I've heard people speak of the low glycemic food index.? How do I utilize the index of low glycemic foods? What combintaions work best (protein, carb, milk/dairy, etc) ? Are there comprehensive lists available? What "low glycemic foods" do I avoid? I suspect I'm a borderline diabetic and need help reducing the stress my body is subject to when I don't eat properly.
Extensive "Glycemic Index" food list online? Hi, I'm looking for a Glycemic index food list. I want a very extensive one which includes all catagories of food. Not one that just cover the basics. If anyone has a link to any I'd be greateful!
how do you calculate the glycemic index of a particular food? Starting to work with the Glycemic Index diet due to the fact I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and it's more difficult for me to lose weight.
Glycemic index (low GI foods) vs sugar on food label? Is the sugar value on the food label a good indicator of the glycemic level of the food?
What kind of foods would I have to eat to be on a low glycemic index diet? I need to lose 10 pounds quick! Would this be a good way?
Why do certain high protein, low carb foods have low glycemic index but HIGH INSULIN INDEX? This idea perplexes me. Here's a quote from Wikipedia that I am having trouble grasping: "Rather than relying on blood glucose levels, the Insulin Index is based upon the insulin response to various foods, and seems to be more promising than either the Glycemic Index or the Glycemic Load. The primary reason for this is that certain foods (e.g., lean meats and proteins) seem to cause an insulin response despite there being no carbohydrates present. Additionally, other foods seem to cause a disproportinate insulin reaction for its carbohydrate load."
low glycemic index food dishes? please indicate websites on which low glycemic index and low glycemic load dishes are available. these dishes are useful in diabetes and other type of cardio vascular diseases thanks anu
glycemic index related to polycystic ovarian syndrome help? its official. after being medicated for four months for something that no one was sure i had, i actually read the results today. i have (polycystic ovarian syndrome) . on that note to regulate how my body utilizes insulin i have to find foods that have a low glycemic index... (foods that effect insulin rates lower are of a lower glycemic index) any body have recommendations who have to follow this index as well? i'm sort of confused... i was reading something about usweetened milk?? idk where i would find this stuff Going to the doctors on friday... the second guy that answered the question are you sure aboutthat ? i read that sugars are HIGH and rice has LOW indexes?? maybe its a typing fluke... idk!
How many Glycemic Index "points" should you consume in a day in order to lose weight? I've heard of the Glycemic Index diet, that the lower the GI the food has, the quicker you lose weight and the easier it is to stay healthy. What is the appropriate amount of GI to consume in a day? Does it count like calories? If you want to lose weight, how many "points" should you consume in a day?
show me how to calculate the glycemic index of a food step by step please.? calculate this glycemic index...http://cascadianfarm.com/products/product_detail.aspx?cat=21&upc=0-21908-40676-3 . and show me how to do it step by step because it is confusing.
Does anyone have a good source of glycemic index and load values? I am looking for a complete list of glycemic index and load values. I keep finding the same list online which does not include some of the common foods, like eggs and celery (maybe they aren't included because they are low). Can anyone recommend a website?
What exactly is the the secret of NutriSystem and the glycemic index? Lots of people are losing weight using Nutri System, but I do not want to have to eat a certain food every day of my life. I still want to be able to cook and eat out - healthy foods of course. Anyway, I was wondering what the secret of the glycemic index was?
how high glycemic index (GI) food induces diabetes & low GI food prevents diabetes? recent studies shows that eating two much high GI food can induce diabetes and a diabetes can be controled by consuming low GI food.i want to know the details physiological mechanism of these fact.how does high GI food induces diabetes and low GI controls?
Given starch extracted from foods, what color of stain with iodine would indicate the lowest glycemic index? a. ) red b. ) green c. ) purple d. ) blue
pick 4 carbs foods, 2 grain and 2 fruit lookup the glycemic index??????????? thats my homework question but the teacher didnt really explain it, can somebody help me please i dont know what to do plzzzzzzz
Know anythig about the glycemic index? I've been watching television and hearing how you can use a glycemic index to avoid those high glucose foods like bread and rice cakes if you may be susceptible to diabetes. What are some examples of foods that are LOW and HIGH on that Index?
How does glycemic index actually work for weight loss? I've heard a lot about the South Beach Diet and other diets that go by GI. I was wondering how GI actually helps someone lose weight. I know that low GI foods tend to be more filling and all that, but what is it about keeping blood sugar levels low? How does keeping blood sugar relatively under control make one lose weight?
Can you recommend a really good book on glycemic index/load? that has a comprehensive food list and their GI/GL values? Or a really good website?
Diabetes and the Glycemic Index? There seems to be a lot of discussion these days about type 2 dibetes (I am one of them) and diet. It is true that weight loss and exercise are important factors in keeping sugar levels down, but just as important is not only what you eat, which is tied directly to the 'glycemic index', but also how much you eat, which is directly tied to the 'glycemic load' of food. Please refer to www.mendoza.com for more info on this subject, and google both 'glycemic index' and 'glycemic load' for more information. It is imperative to understand how all of these individual things, like food/diet, exercise/weight loss and medications are so tightly correlated to each other.
Extensive "Glycemic Index" food list online? Hi, I'm looking for a Glycemic index food list. I want a very extensive one which includes all catagories of food. Not one that just cover the basics. If anyone has a link to any I'd be greateful!
glycemic index food list? IS THERE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF GI YOU CAN HAVE A DAY? IS THERE ANY WAY TO COUNT IT TO HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT ? I AM TRYING TO FIGURE THE SYSTEM OUT. AND HOW CAN YOU CALCULATE IT FROM A PACKAGED MEAL OR DINNER?
How can I prepare dried red beans so they will have a lower glycemic index? According to glycemicindex.com, red kidney beans are reported as having glycemic indexes of 25, 36, 43, and 51, depending on the study. I want to end up with beans closer to the lower end of that. I've read that, in general, the less processing and cooking a food undergoes, the lower its glycemic index will be. The instructions on the package of beans says to soak overnight, then simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours. Can I change this preparation method in some way (soaking time, simmering time, etc) to lower the glycemic index, while still ending up with good taste and texture? Thanks Nikki: So, with your method, there's no pre-soaking involved at all?
Glycemic Index Question? I'm confused on how my professor worded this on the homework assignment. I'm familiar with the glycemic index. I also know that a lower glycemic index is better for you. When he says 'Least Favorable' does he mean the choice with the highest glycemic index (since lower is more favorable?) So far, I think it's baked potato. Baked potatoes are pretty starchy and high on the GI. However, I might be misinterpeting the question. Any suggestions are appreciated. ----------------------------------------------------- In a person with type 2 diabetes, which of the following foods would ordinarily promote the LEAST favorable glycemic effect? a. chocolate b. ice cream c. baked potato d. baked beans
Best resource book for Glycemic Index for diabetics? I'm looking for a comprehensive one that would go into detail about all foods and their GI. I've been told this is an excellent way to control diabetes, and I'm looking for the most informative book out there :-) Thanks! wow, 3 responses, and only one person actually gave me a possibility of a book. I love how some people just give responses to what they think someone should know about, not necessarily what they asked about
Why does boiling pasta longer than 4-7 minutes increase the pasta's glycemic index rating? I just got home from Whole Foods, where I had gotten papardalle pasta (among other things, of course). On the package, it says: "The more you cook your pasta, the higher the glycemic-index rating. Please test your pasta frequently, and become accustomed to eating pasta al-dente, as they do in Italy". I searched on the internet and found sites that say that the GI rating increases with more boiling, but none say why? I would have thought it would be the opposite, thinking that the starches would boil out of the pasta the longer it boiled?
Help me with a low glycemic index diet ? I am looking for a low glycemic index diet... easy to follow... simple 1-2-3 items to eat and wont cost me a dime to join some ediets or nutresystem.... i dont have the funds for that. does anyone have a simple maybe 10 food combo i can do... thanks to much
Has anyone been on a low-glycemic index diet?? If so, what's the easiest way to find the gi of foods you eat, and how well did it work?
Any vegetarians/vegans following a "Zone" type diet? Recently I decided to follow a balanced meal rule similar to the Zone diet, but I'm having trouble coming up with meals that fit the rules (ie portions of carbs-protein-fat being 50-35-15). I'm also trying to stick to the low Glycemic index foods as well. Any suggestions for meal ideas? I eat eggs, but I'm lactose intolerant and don't eat processed cheeses so I don't often get dairy. Soy isn't an option either, as I'm trying to eliminate most of it from my diet (thyroid problems=P). How about any ideas for low-cal/low-sugar dips or seasonings for both raw and cooked veggies? I'm asking a lot, but any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
I want to lose 35 lbs by October, who here thinks I can do it? I plan to hover around 1500 calories a day, stick to low glycemic index foods, lots of fruits and veggies, my usual exercise regimen (I exercise 1-2 hours broken up through the day like bike rides, pilates, weights, etc). Can I do it, or do I lack willpower and motivation? C'mon, be honest! Oh man you guys ROCK! Keep em coming, I'm gonna print all these out and pin them up all over my house!
Will a hernia repair itself naturally or is surgery necessary ? A few years ago I had a C section and delivered prematurely. I am morbidly obese, have no co-morbidities but did develop pre-eclampsia. My question is, after my surgery I develop a few hernias. One is an umbilical hernia, and the other is along my surgery scar. I have learned to eat healthy in the last year and I have lost weight but eating low glycemic index foods and becoming more active. yay for me, but it does not necessarily repair my "buldge" Will these in time repair itself naturally once my weight normalizes or is surgery my only option at this point ? I do wear a girdle to hold it so that when I cough it does not "pressure out" I would hate to have to continue to do this forever even after my weight becomes healthy. Any suggestions relating to surgical hernias and obesity ?
ediet.com? Worth it? I need a diet with a focus on low Glycemic Index foods. I need to loose 25 lbs, and I halve PCOS. I know someone who did the ediet and lost so many lbs since I had seen her last (months) that I wasn't 100% sure it was her before I said hello. She said it took a lot of work which I can do. So is this worth it? They have special right now where you pay $4.49 a week instead of $9.97 a week. Anyone out there who has done this program on ediet.com? I am swimming 3 times a week with our new membership at a local community center during lap swim. So I am exercising regularly.
Number of GI in Low and high GI foods? wat is the glycemic index of low and high GI foods? like how big of a GI do low GI foods have, and how big of a GI do high GI foods have?
Can someone help me with choosing meal plans that will help me lose some weight? I've done a little research about how many grams of this and that I need and read up onthe glycemic index of foods and what my caloric intake should be for my goalsbut all the information can be overwhelming. Basically I need some pointers to help me compose a daily/weekly meal plan. I know I can stick to a meal plan I just need help deciding what I should eat, how much and how often. Once I have something composed that meets with all the "numbers" healthwise, I will be good to go... I am a female 5'5" 165 lbs. my caloric intake should be about1600 if i want to lose weight. I needs about 25-30g fat per day, 60-75 g protein and 220-275 g carbs.Ideally I need someone to take these numbers and create a meal plan to get me started. oh yeah and i'll eat almost any kinds of food, but i can adapt any foods if I need to.... Thank you!
Why does soup make me so tired? I dont think its a matter of the glycemic index. Other foods don't do it, but after a bowl of chicken noodle soup, I'm wiped out tired.
GI and freezing of dried foods, particularly legumes.? Hello, I was wondering whether or not dried legumes that have been dry frozen (as their moisture is very low, they can't become frosted or suffer from cold burns) would have a lesser amount of resistant starch when cooked? I've heard that rice, because of it's easily accesible starch, has a high glycemic index. Does freezing play a part in GI of a food? Thanks, Av
Has anybody heard the rumor about a man that got rid of his diabetes by eating ants?Maybe it was the chitin... I heard this rumor a LONG time ago, could there be a scientific basis to this? Maybe ants, or specifically the ants he ate (if it is true) had a compound that helps, fights or cures diabetes. Ants, and for that matter, insects in general have CHITIN. This is dietary fiber that comes from animals. Shellfish also have chitin. Fiber is always good in the diet and for diabetics it is even better, because it usually lowers the GI (glycemic index) of the food in question, keeping blood glucose levels stable. I heard this rumor in th news, a long time ago. It was covered in a sensationalist manner, so this is probably not true. Nevertheless, the question is scientific and I am asking this question in a serious manner. Serious answers would be appreciated. Thank all of you.
I follow a Low-fat, low-GI, low-sodium diet, and I'm worried about my micronutrients...? By strictly getting only 10% of my calories from fat, and generally not consuming food with high glycemic index, most of my meals are based in legumes and grains. I also try to eat at least a fruit every day and lots of tea. Do you think that there is something lacking in my diet? I'm worried about micronutrients. Can you suggest improvements, keeping the three lows in it?
Have you ever tried the G.I. Diet? It's the one that uses the Glycemic Index scale to sort good food from bad. It's really workd, I lost ten pounds on it in three months, just eating the green lights foods, and it's easy to follow. Tell your experiences with this diet.
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