answersLogoWhite

0

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.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

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.


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.


What does gi stand for in low gi diet?

Glycemic Index


Why are carbs and low gi important for athletes?

the answer is irrelivant and i like camel toes


How do you keep a low GI diet?

by not eating high GI foods


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.


Low Carb Foods?

There are several good reasons to seek out low carbohydrate foods. Many of the most popular diets, such as Atkins, South Beach and many others, advocate eating mostly high protein and low carb foods. Yet it can be challenging to know exactly what you can and cannot eat when seeking out foods that are low in carbs. There are many foods that fit the low carb category. These include: Animal Products -meat, fish, eggs, yogurt, etc. Legumes and Beans -kidney beans, black beans, lentils, etc. Fruits and Vegetables -especially green vegetables such as spinach, kale, chard and broccoli. Nuts and Seeds -nuts such as cashews, almonds, walnuts and peanuts; seeds such as pumpkin, sunflower and flax seeds. It's important to realize that a low carb diet doesn't mean that you avoid carbohydrates completely. This would be difficult and not even healthy, as your body requires a certain number of carbs for energy. Even vegetables contain some carbohydrates. Just as your body needs certain types of fats, you also need a certain number of carbohydrates, even on a low carb diet. Good Carbs and the Glycemic Index Still another way to look at carbs is to seek out good or healthy carbs. These can be measured using the Glycemic Index or GI. High GI foods cause a rapid spike in your blood sugar, while foods low on the GI help you maintain more balanced blood sugar levels. This, in turn, helps you choose foods that are metabolized more easily by your body. Some examples of low GI foods include yogurt, most green vegetables, whole grains, many nuts, fruits such as peaches, apples, apricots and cherries and beans such as kidney beans, chickpeas and lentils. High GI foods include sweets, bread and pasta made with white flour, watermelons, white rice, french fries and mashed potatoes. Focusing on low carb foods can be a good way to lose weight or improve your overall diet and health. It's important to maintain a sense of balance and don't fall into the trap of thinking that all carbs are bad. However, it can be a good idea to reduce carbs in your diet.