Okay, week 30! Our focus this week on satisfying our hunger. Think you got this one in the bag? Well, think again... The author's define a satisfying a meal through the Glycemic Index (GI).
Ever wonder why a Snickers bar really doesn't satisfy you? Well, for a calorie dense treat, it sure is high on the GI scale. To get you acclimated here is a general list of foods, organized by their position on the GI scale:
LOW GI FOODS:
*Some whole grains: barley, flaxseed, oats, rye
*Most fruit: apples, cherries, citrus fruits, pears
*Beans and
legumes
*Fibrous vegetables: carrots, cucumbers, peppers,
spinach
*Nuts
*Lean proteins
*Healthy
fats
MODERATE GI FOODS:
*Some whole grains: brown rice,
whole-grain pasta
*Some starchy vegetables: corns, peas, new
potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams
*Some fruit: apricots, pineapple,
plums, raisins, watermelon
HIGH GI FOODS:
*Some starchy
vegetables: parsnips, turnips
*Refined grains: bagels, chips,
rolls, white bread, white rice
*Sugary foods: baked goods, candy,
cookies, juice, sugar
Of course, everything has a specific rating. My friend, Jenn, posted this link on her blog (you are reading her stuff too, right?): http://www.glycemicindex.com. I liked this one from South Beach Diet: http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/glycemicfoodchart.htm
Again, it's all about evening out those sugar highs and lows - remember the sugar challenge week. To accomplish this, it's all about balance. When you choose a High GI food, balance it out with a Low GI food. Better yet, stick with the low GI foods....
Good luck y'all!
