Current Article:
Diabetes, Weight Gain, Hypoglycemia and The
Glycemic Index
More and more Americans are going up in weight and
coming down with Type II diabetes. Who or what's to blame... and why?
By and large the established scientific community
has come to accept that of the things we can control, the foods we put
into our mouths are most responsible for the weight we gain, the
illnesses we develop, and the diseases from which we suffer.
This is not new, it's ancient wisdom... eat the
wrong things and you're likely to experience bad outcomes, eat the right
things and you're likely to have good outcomes.
But, exactly what is it we're supposed to avoid?
What are these so-called wrong foods?
Lately there has been a lot of talk about the
significance of the glycemic index, its role in weight gain and
the recent surge in new diabetes cases. Experts are convinced about its
usefulness in preventing weight gain and as an effective tool at
measuring and controlling type II diabetes.
Whether you are a diabetic or someone trying to lose
weight it helps to keep your blood sugar levels under control. While
foods with a high
glycemic index provide a sudden rush of energy that may be
needed and welcomed by some lethargic people, the downside is it creates
peaks and valleys that can trigger violent mood swings, cravings, and
excruciating inescapable hunger.
Sadly however, it doesn't stop there. Over time,
foods with high a glycemic index cause our pancreas to wear down
prematurely rendering it incapable of producing enough insulin.
Moreover, our cells do not respond appropriately to the little insulin
that is produced, and the body loses its main source of fuel even though
the blood contains large amounts of glucose. Finally, after years of
continuous abuse diabetes takes hold and begin to ravish our bodies.
For people with a condition known as hypoglycemia it
can get downright scary. Like diabetes, insulin resistance, and insulin
deficiency, hypoglycemia is a result of blood sugar out of control. But
when you have hypoglycemia, it can do much more.
Symptoms of hypoglycemia include, headache,
dizziness, irritability, fainting, fatigue, cravings for sweets,
light-headedness, anxiety, confusion, depression, night sweats,
continuous thirst, hunger... Sounds like someone you know?
Statistic shows, one-third of of the people with
type II diabetes have not been diagnosed. And... more than a half of the
people with hypoglycemia... a pre-cursor to diabetes, don't even know
they have it. Furthermore, logic dictates that if diabetes and
hypoglycemia are metabolism disorders, it should come as no surprise
that weight gain would also result.
What is this glycemic index anyway?
The glycemic index ranks foods according to
how they affect your blood sugar levels. It measures the increase in
blood sugar levels two or three hours after eating foods that are high
in carbohydrates. Foods that are high in fat or protein typically don't
cause your blood sugar level to rise dangerously.
Examples of foods with high glycemic indexes
(capable of causing huge or rapid increases in blood sugar levels) are
cakes, white bread, white rice, pureed potatoes, cold cereals, sodas and
beverages with caffeine or high sugar content.
On the other hand, low glycemic index foods
are high protein foods such as meats, fish, protein shakes and protein
bars. Other foods include, whole grain crackers, brown or wild rice,
whole grain bread (one or two slices, or one roll), whole grain pasta,
raw fruits, nuts, vegetables, beans, low fat cheese and avocados.
Foods with low glycemic indexes not only keep
sugar levels low, they also stave off irritability, headaches,
dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, confusion, depression, night sweats and
cravings. They also reduce the workload on the pancreas and allow
insulin-producing beta cells to remain healthy and productive.
To accomplish this it is important to snack between
meals. You must do this, even if you think you're not hungry. Snack as
often as you like, just don't eat too much per snack. It is better to
eat small amounts all day long.
********** AMAZING NEW MEAL REPLACEMENT BREAKTHROUGH
*************
A new breakthrough in bio-absorption technology has
led to amazing new fat-fighting meal snacks unlike anything you've ever
used before-a powerful, great-tasting way to infuse the
energy-generating, fat-fighting power of high quality protein into your
cells, up to 5 times faster. Click below to learn more about this
breakthrough.
**************************************************************************************************
|
