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Glycemic Index

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All carbohydrate foods behave differently in our bodies. The Glycemic Index, (GI), ranks all these types of carbohydrates from 0 to 100 according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. It is only based on foods high in carbohydrates and is about quality of that food and not quantity.

Creating long-term health for yourself by using the Glycemic Index is very simple. It is just a case of choosing the low GI foods that will release glucose into your blood stream at a slow pace, little by little and for a longer period of time. This keeps your energy levels balanced also makes you feel fuller for longer between meals.

Some carbohydrates act in a different way and are quickly broken down in the intestines rapidly raising blood glucose levels. The foods with these types of carbohydrates should be avoided; these have a high Glycemic Index.

Creating your meals by using as many low GI foods as possible will benefit many people especially those who are overweight and those who suffer from diabetes.

Glycemic Index Explained

Here is a list of benefits of eating low GI foods:

1. Will help in fat burning and weight management.
2. Reduces hunger and keeps you fuller for longer.
3. Increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin.
4. Helps with cholesterol levels.
5. Will help to prolong physical activity.
6. Reduces the risk of heart disease.
7. Helps with managing diabetes.

Here is a basic GI chart showing the products on the left and the GI number to the right.

Click here to get even more information through my Glycemic Index Explained Video

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Metabolism is affected by your muscle and fat percentage. So generally these people who have more muscle, (and little body fat), tend to have a higher or faster metabolism.

Here are six important facts to help you understand your metabolism to make it work for you.

Fat Storage Is A Natural Survival Mechanism: The body has an ability to efficiently store fat. This is a survival mechanism that started with our hunter-gatherer ancestors that lived in environments that had no easy sources of food. Body fat would be naturally stored as a means of energy for all the hunting and gathering that took place.Being on a diet that deprives the body of calories from the main basic food groups, (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals), over a long period of time will cause the body to begin to hang on to the fat supplies it has and even add to them. This is the reason why starvation diets don’t work in the long run. 

It’s What You eat, Not How Much You Eat: It is important to consume the right number of calories to support your metabolism. Foods such as complex carbohydrates, (certain foods that take a long time to digest), are perfect for maintaining a healthy diet. You will find that eating the right types of foods such as, grains, beans, lean protein, fresh fruits and vegetables; will steady your eating habits. No longer will you feel hungry all the time.

Control Your Insulin: Managing your insulin effectively will help reduce body fat. Insulin is a hormone. It makes our body’s cells absorb glucose from the blood. The glucose is stored in the liver and muscle as glycogen and stops the body from using fat as a source of energy. Simply put, it helps store nutrients from the foods we eat. If your insulin levels are too high, (too much candy, fast foods, etc.), your body will struggle to burn fat fast and easy. The best way to insure low insulin levels is by eating foods with a low Glycemic Index.

Do Some Exercise: To create an efficient metabolic rate you need to do at least 20 to 30 minutes of exercise? There is no need to do anything vigorous like a physical sport, something as simple as brisk walking every day or cycling or even going for a swim will be adequate.

Be Consistent: So you need to have a plan, something that you can stick to for the long run. Consistency is the key. What we don’t want is your blood sugar and insulin response yo-yoing up and down because of an inconsistent routine. Following a good fat loss system that teaches you to eat the right foods and eating a minimum of three times a day is a good start.

A good start in helping you gain knowledge and turn your body into a fat burning machine would be to use what the Fat Loss 4 Idiots program has to offer you.  A total step by step guide to help your body burn fat the right way and consistently.

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