Glycemic index

[RottenWillow]

For those who dont frequent the diet board.

http://optimalhealth.cia.com.au/gi17.html

 

[PinkPanther]

Thanks a lot for the link!

I thought this was extremely interesting...

ENERGY BARS

"Using high GI Foods & Drinks (Energy Bars, Energy Drinks) is usually NOT a good idea as the high insulin spikes produced can STOP fat being drawn from the fat cells to supply the bodies energy needs. If you don’t use ALL of the glucose produced, you will put on fat & teach your body NOT to use stored fat for energy. SNICKERS ARE MUCH BETTER (GI=51). "

 

[The Shadow]

Good....but MOST overlook the GL...GLycemic Load and it is imo just as importatant as the GI.

GL is a reflection of the GI of food in relation to a specific amount.

A Low GI food may have a very high GL is eaten in quantity

 

[spatts]

Excellent point, Corn.

 

[RottenWillow]

That does sound important. Can either of you post a helpful URL?

 

[anthrax]

Even better than the GI and the GL....

The insulin index is the combination of the glycemic index and the glycemic load of a meal.

 

[RottenWillow]

A site with a lot of useful information on this topic.


http://diabetestype2.ca