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Glycemic Index Explained
When we eat something sweet and sugary and highly processed, like a sugar coated doughnut, we feel good, right, well actually we feel GREAT! That’s a sign that our blood sugar is rising and rising quickly. But the euphoria doesn’t last long and before you know it, we feel like we’re about to hit rock bottom and we’re looking for another sweet, sugary snack. And that’s a sign that our blood sugar is making a nose dive.
Glycemic Load Explained
Now that we understand everything about the Glycemic Index (GI) – there’s one more piece of the puzzle that we need to factor in before we select our foods, and that’s the Glycemic Load.
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Chart
I recommend Dr. Ray Strand’s Resource List in His Healthy for Life book. It’s a great resource to help you chose wisely. Dr. Ray D. Strand has been applying low-glycemic, healthy lifestyles principles in his medical practice for over 10 years.
View Dr. Strand’s Glycemic Chart >>
