glycemic index

[wingriderprincess]

I attended a class a few months ago on foods that spike your blood sugar and learned that although a food such as an orange is good for you, some people like myself , don't tolerate them well because they turn to sugar in the body and aid in adding unwanted pounds. I'm wondering if avoiding these foods is really smart because the other benefits (such as vit. C) would therefore, be lacking. Is this just another trend in the diet industry or does it have some validity?

What do you think? :confused:

[Melody]

My Dr has me eating by the Glycemic Index. It is used now for diabetics also. It keeps your insulin from spiking.

You are not forbidden many foods when following the glycemic index. You combine your foods to attain an average index number. In other words. Chicken has a very low GI. Veggies are med. Some Fruits are a little higher, but not really bad. I eat my fruits with protein, and then it is not a problem, because the overall Index of the food being digested at one time is a relatively low number.

Following the GI index, if you are doing it for sugar/insulin control, you are even allowed items with sugar in them, as long as you combine with enough protein. Of course, you won't loose much weight that way though. ;)

According to my Dr, it is a valid healthy diet ;)

[Kate]

While I do not know much about the GI, I do know a little about fruits. From what I've learned in school, fruits are not something to shun away from, but eat in moderation. Since they are carbs, carbs contain sugar and if not burned, they tend to 'stick' to our fat. Carbs = glycogen which our bodies use for energy. As Kay recommends, it's a good idea to eat a piece of fruit with a protein, like cheese (my favorite is string cheese). Your body does need fruits for energy and brain power.
As they say, eat in moderation. Enjoy your fruit! :D

[^^bunnyo]

I think it depends on what one wants to do... I am a Type 2 diabetic and I am doing really low-carb along with high-good fat - and it IS controlling my BG's (blood glucose levels)... I am not following the ADA or CDA diets - they are high-carb and low fat -and my bg's would be out of control if I ate this way...

Good to hear that some doc's are catching on to the LC type of eating. Low GI fruits are cherries and berries - anything else is too high for me... oh and cranberries are great too

I know it sounds crazy - but from all my research - this is the best way to eat... and it is working...

[Weiser]

Kay is right on the mark. As a Hypoglycemic, I can not eat fruit alone, or it will spike my blood sugar, then crash. I have to mix foods as Kay said, to make sure I have a balance of protein, fat, and carbs, to keep my sugars level. The key is balance and moderation.

[jasper]

I have tried to work the low GI eating in for a few years now. I know some fruit are better than others. My DR actually told me that people with underactive thyroid should avoid certain foods as they slow the metabolism. Don't know if this is right but would love to hear if anyone has found this works :)

[colleendancer]

Stay away from anyfood that is white. Not as easy as it sounds.

Colleen

[^^bunnyo]

Just wondering how everyone is doing on eating LC with the GI? I am on day 39 of NO junkfood - and it has been easier than I thought... not always - but with planning... I am a T2 diabetic and this is totally helping me keep my BG's under control.

Shauna :)