THE GI GUIDE

"CREATE HEALTHY HABITS NOT RESTRICTIONS"

Today we are INTRODUCING……

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Here is a description from the Integrative Institute of Nutrition.

The Glycemic Index (GI) Diet measures foods on a scale of 0-100 based on the degree to which they increase blood sugar levels in the body. Based on this rating, each food is classified as a low, medium, or high-GI food.

Low-GI foods are foods with a GI rating less than or equal to 55 Medium-GI foods are foods rated 56-69
High-GI foods are equal to or greater than 70 on the GI scale.

The lower the GI level of the food, the slower the food is digested and absorbed, and your body stays fuller for longer.
The higher the GI level, the faster the food is digested and absorbed.

One convenient aspect of the GI diet is the concept of food swapping: Switching out one high-GI food for a lower-GI food to make the same meal. An example of this would be using multi-grain bread (with a GI of 48) instead of white bread (with a GI of 71). Adding certain foods (such as legumes) to meals is believed to slow the rate of digestion and absorption.

Foods to include:

· Fruit
· Vegetables
· Beef
· Chicken
· Fish
· Whole grains
· Nuts
· Beans
· Spices and herbs
· Grass-fed dairy

Foods to avoid:

· White potatoes
· White bread
· White pasta
· Sugar
· Processed foods

"THE GI GUIDE!"
http://www.the-gi-diet.org/lowgifoods/

FOR ANYONE WHO GETS STUCK AMONGST A BUSY SCHEDULE AND NEEDS SOMETHING TO EAT THAT IS SAFE, SIMPLE AND NUTRITIOUS.

INTRODUCING A LOW GO MEAL REPLACEMENT WHEN YOUR ON THE GO!
Nutrimeal™

Nutrimeal™ is a low GI formulated meal replacement drink and a quality source of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fibre, and many micronutrients. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and rich in fruits, vegetables, and grain products that contain some types of dietary fibre, provide many health benefits. Each serving of Nutrimeal contains 8 grams of dietary fibre.
Comes in Strawberry, Chocolate and Vannilla-Great to ADD into smoothies to make them a fuller and longer lasting meal.

Also comes in a Dairy Free Option.

Check out my website www.laurent.usana.com to purchase your own Nutrimeals.

Hope this has given you some insight and knowledge to add to your everyday lifestyle.

"HEALTH IS NOT A GOAL IT IS A VEHICLE TO TAKE YOU TO YOUR DESTINATION"