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On the Low Glycemic or GI diet 40 percent of total calories should come from carbohydrates. The other calories need to come from 20 percent protein and 40 percent fats.
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Is a low fat diet is recommended to treat diabetes?
Yes it is recommended. But more than low fat a diabetic person should be concerned about carbs. And the types of carbs are very vital. Taking in carbs which are low in GI index is ideal for diabetic.
What does gi stand for in low gi diet?
Glycemic Index
Are there any vegetarian low gi diet recipes?
There are many websites available that have recipes for vegetarian low gi diet foods. Amazon also sells a books, one being called The New Glucose Revolution Low GI Vegetarian Cookbooks.
How do you keep a low GI diet?
by not eating high GI foods
Why are carbs and low gi important for athletes?
the answer is irrelivant and i like camel toes
What types of food are in a low GI diet?
Foods that are in a low GI diet are foods that generally cause a slow and low rise in blood glucose levels. These foods also are all carbohydrates. Porrage, Apples, and sweet potatoes are all examples of foods that have a low GI,
What are you going to do to maintain your healthy body?
a low gi diet :)
What makes up an low GI diet that a person may go on for some weight loss?
A low GI diet is a diet that uses very little GIs, and helps you to burn fat a lot faster than most other diets. The foods that are most commonly eaten in a low GI diet are mostly made up of protein, such as meat and vegetables, and fruits.
What ingredients are typical in low GI diet recipes?
Common ingredients for a low GI diet will usually be tomatoes, carrots, lettuce, green peppers, and mushrooms. Whole milk is also very common and has a low glycemic index of 31.
Is the glycemic impact diet good for people with diabetes?
Glycemic impact diets are a proven method to help people who suffer from Diabetes. Low GI carbs improve diabetes management. This diet helps maintain healthy insulin levels in your system and will help prevent sugar spikes.
What should you avoid when preparing a low GI diet?
The GI diet is a very safe diet because it offers great healthy foods without causing you to crash diet. You just need to avoid faty, sugar, and oily foods when using this diet.
What are some dessert ideas for a low gi diet?
their are many low gi desersts to choose from such as almond pancakes and berries, bannana and nut cookies, lemon spunge cakes, bannana smoothies, chocolate moose and strawbarries and much much more.
