The Glycemic Impact Diet: Measuring Foods by Sugar

The glycemic impact diet is considered a low carb diet, though this is only somewhat true. The glycemic impact diet, also known as the g.i. diet, does cut out some carbs, but not all of them. The main difference here is that difference is made between two types of carbs. Simple carbs like white sugar, white rice, and flour are on one side (the to be avoided side) while complex carbs like brown rice, whole grain bread, and vegetables, are on the other (allowable) side. While other low carb diets go off the stereotype that carbs in general cause you to retain fat and insulin, the g.i. diet believes that simple carbs have that effect, but that complex carbs are healthy and should be included in a balanced diet-and that simply cutting out the "bad" carbs will be enough.

For many people this is far easier than a no carb diet. The adjustment from white bread to whole grain bread, white rice to brown rice, and more vegetables as opposed to almost none at all makes like much easier for individuals who are trying to make a transition in eating habits. Most pastas are considered on the good end of the glycemic impact diet, which is also a major plus for many dieters, not to mention not having to deal with the problems that come from a lack of fiber.

A G.I. diet is also a better idea because many of the healthiest populations in the world come from heavy carb diet. Asia and the Mediterranean are both examples of this, and a balanced diet is always going to be the healthiest. Many of the no carb diets also cause large weight loss due to water loss-not because of fat loss. Keeping carbs in the diet will help to assure that weight loss is coming from cutting calories and from fat, and not from water. What's the point, after all, of losing weight when you become less healthy?

Alternative Therapies | Bad Nutrients | Calculators | Detox Diets | Diabetic Diets|
Diet Pills and Supplements | Exercise | Facts | Free Diets | Habits | Weight and Health | Healthy Nutrients | Herbs | Low Carb Diets | Macrobiotic and Vegetarian Diets | Minerals | Miscellaneous Diets I | Miscellaneous Diets II | Natural Diets | Recipes | Tips | Vitamins and Enzymes | Weightloss Plans |

All Article Text on this site is copyrighted© 2006-2007 weightcontrolroom.com All rights reserved. Do not copy.
The info on this site is for informational purposes only and not medical info in any way, see disclaimer.