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What is Glycemic Index?
Glycemic Index or GI Index is a ranking of
carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to
the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels.
It measures how much your blood glucose increases
after eating. Low Glycemic Index index food (less
than 55) produce small rise in blood sugar and
insulin level. Foods with GI index between 55 and 70
are consider intermediate-GI foods. High Glycemic
Index food GI numbers (more than 70) make our blood
sugar and insulin levels rise fast.
Research shown that low GI foods can
- improve glucose and lipid levels in people with
diabetes.
- benefits for weight control because they help
control appetite and delay hunger.
- low glycemic diet reduce insulin levels and insulin
resistance.
- prevent heart disease.
South Beach Diet and Glycemic Index
 The success of south beach diet depend on glycemic
index. Rule of thumb: always choose low glycemic
index foods with good carb. Phase one of South Beach
Diet consist of low glycemic food. In later phase,
you can mix foods with higher glycemic numbers.
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