The GI diet
First of all you are probably wondering what GI stands for, well its an abbreviation for Glycaemic Index, the main system that this diet is based on.
What is the Glycaemic index (GI)?
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advice and motivation. Expanding on the principles of the original GI diet this title contains 100 recipes covering everything from breakfasts to snacks soups main courses and wicked desserts plus improved food lists to help you choose your meals. The book also tackles those gritty problems that face dieters - such as what to do if you reach a plateau or find you are plagued with cravings for things you should be avoiding or need help motivating yourself to stay on course or as is often the case find that you eat for comfort rather than to assuage your hunger.
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Advantages: Easy to follow and really works Disadvantages: Sometimes you still want some chocolate
The GI diet
First of all you are probably wondering what GI stands for, well its an abbreviation for Glycaemic Index, the main system that this diet is based on.
What is the Glycaemic index (GI)?
This is an index which measures the speed at which your body breaks down carbohydrates and converts them to glucose the fuel your body uses for energy.
So the faster your body breaks them down ... ...The index sets sugar (glucose) at 100 and scores all foods against that number. For example
The equation on which this diet works is that ... more
The GI diet
First of all you are probably wondering what GI stands for, well its an abbreviation for Glycaemic Index, the main system that this diet is based on.
What is the Glycaemic index (GI)?
This is an index which measures the speed at which your body breaks down carbohydrates and converts them to glucose the fuel your body uses for energy.
So the faster your body breaks them down the higher the rating on the index.
The index sets sugar (glucose) at 100 and scores all foods against that number. For example
The equation on which this diet works is that when you are trying to lose weight it is very important to avoid foods that have a high GI and to eat foods with a low GI instead. So you can get an idea from this list what you are permitted to eat.
Before I go into the nitty gritty of this diet I have to tell you that I have been on this diet for about 6 weeks now and I have lost more than half a stone. Its not one of those lose weight quick schemes, its just an easy, healthy way to permanent weight loss.
The problem is that most food these days is highly processed that they are too easily digested by our bodies the digestive process needs to be slowed down so that you dont feel as hungry as often and you dont get those unnatural sugar highs and lows that cause us to snack.
Most of the food that you eat on this diet is slow-release so they break down at a slower rate and fill you up for longer.
The other problem is Fats not all fats are that bad for you and fats are needed to an extent but it is more important to eat the right fats monounsaturated and polyunsaturated and NOT Saturated fats. Saturated fats are usually vegetable oils that have been heat-treated to make them thicken. So these have to be avoided.
So what are you allowed to eat and what are you not allowed?
The best thing about this diet is that it is easy to follow. The foods are split into traffic light categories, Red, Yellow and Green. The Green foods are the low fat, low GI foods and you are supposed to stick with these foods until you get to your desired weight. Red foods are to be avoided and yellow food s you can add into your diet when you reach your desired weight.
In most cases you can eat as much of the green light foods as possible. You are not supposed to starve yourself on this diet quite the opposite. If your tummy is busy processing foods and supplying energy at a steady rate to your brain then you are less likely to want to eat that chocolate bar.
The other important thing is to eat 3 meals a day. I know that a lot of people out there skip breakfast, this is a big no-no as it will leave you hungry and make you want to snack on something unhealthy. Also dont try and cram all of your protein into your dinner time meal. Try to spread it out through the day.
The Green foods that you should go out shopping for are as follows:
PROTEINS
**Meat, Fish and eggs** Back bacon Lean Ham Lean ground beef Skinless chicken/turkey breast Veal All fish and seafood (no batter or breading) Omega-3 eggs
**Dairy** Skimmed Milk Fat free cheese (Quark) Fruit Yoghurt (Fat and sugar free) Cottage Cheese (low-fat or fat-free) Buttermilk
**Fruit and Veg** You are allowed nearly all fruit except melons, bananas, kiwis, apricots, dates, prunes, mangoes, papaya, pineapple and dried/canned fruits.
You are allowed all veg except corn, parsnips, large potatoes (you are allowed new potatoes!), swede, turnip, yams, sweet potatoes, beetroot, squash and pumpkin.
**Sugar** Im afraid you are only allowed sugar substitutes, or something called Algarve, which is a natural liquid glucose and is quite hard to come by!
**Baking** Whole wheat flour only
**Pasta, Rice, Beans and Grains** Brown pasta Barley Buckwheat Bulgur Rice (basmati, wild, brown, long grain) Low fat/sugar baked beans Chickpeas Kidney Lentils Peas Soybeans Split peas
FATS
**Oils and Margarine** Stick to Olive oil and low fat soft margarine
**Drinks** No alcohol I am afraid Water Diet caffeine-free drinks Tea (no sugar) Coffee (de-caffeinated, no sugar)
I know that list of foods is quite boring and cuts out all of the interesting stuff, but if you want to live a healthier life-style, this is the way to do it. I never get that tired feeling anymore after my lunch and enjoy working throughout the day.
Portions of food are very important. Normally people tend to fill their plates half full of carbohydrates with a quarter of protein and a quarter of vegetables. It is important to change that habit and fill your plate half full of vegetables, a quarter full of protein and a quarter of carbohydrates.
Before you start, weigh yourself and take your waist measurement. Keep a track on it week, by week.
I promise you that this diet does work, its not a fad and it is really rewarding. I try and swim at least twice a week, just to help things along. My husband is doing the diet with me, try and find a buddy to join you as it does really help.
If you want more information about this diet buy the book by the expert The GI Diet by Rick Gallop, it costs £9.99. There is also a website with lots of information www.gidiet.co.uk. also have a search for Montignac on the web, it is a similar style diet.
Please let me know what you think or if you need any advice. Thanks for reading.
Kate xx
PS Kylie does this diet - so thats how she gets that pert bum!
Advantages: A realistic and healthy eating plan Disadvantages: No sugars and processed white carbohydrates allowed.
The GI Diet.
************* Before I start this review it is important to note that I am not a dieter and I don't need to lose weight. I feel qualified to comment on the Glycaemic Diet (GI) because I am involved in conducting research into relationships between diet and wellbeing and thus I know ALOT about this area. In addition I follow a very healthy eating plan which conforms to a low GI eating plan. With the increasing waistlines of the Western ... ...is just no escape from the latest diet fad!! But the GI diet is a much more realistic diet which is based on sensible dietary guidelines and which attempts to avoid weight cycling (continuous losing and regaining of weight), which is terribly bad for health. GI stands for Glycaemic Index, and describes a measure of how fast foods consumed are converted to blood glucose and concerns ONLY CARBOHYDRATE FOODS (remember that sugar is a simple carb). The ...
nickyturnill 14.01.2005 (18.04.2006)
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Advantages: Easy to follow and stick to Disadvantages: No pigging out
...has tried every diet under the sun. For the past 2 months she has been trying the GI diet, and she is overjoyed with the results.
The GI diet is a method of ranking carbohydrates according to their effect on blood sugar levels. Foods with a high GI are quickly broken down into sugars, producing a rapid rise in blood sugar levels. Foods with a low GI are absorbed more slowly and steadily into the bloodstream. Eating low GI is thought to bring several ... ...diabetes.
Although the GI was originally developed over 20 years ago as a plan to help diabetics achieve better blood sugar control, many nutritionists believe that choosing a low GI diet may also help with weight control.
The reason behind this thinking is that low GI foods seem to be more filling, which helps keep hunger pangs at bay and reduces the urge to overeat.
Glycaemic Index Average Values:
70 plus is a high GI
56 - 69 is a medium GI
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marksummerfield01 24.10.2006
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Advantages: It is a HEALTHY LIVING diet - not a fad! Disadvantages: No double cheeseburgers....
I first decided to start the GI diet when i realised how bad processed foods realy are. Watching 'Jamie's School Dinners' didn't help, and so I set out and purchased the GI book.
For those who don't know, GI stands for Glycaemic Index. The basic principle of the GI diet is to maintain a healthy blood sugar level by avoiding processed foods, saturated fat and sugar.
I first realised how healthy this diet actually is when i read how it can prevent ... ...chocoholic and fast food junkie the first week was a nightmare, but I eventually began to grow accustomed to the granary bread, wholemeal pasta and even wholemeal scones (sugar free of course!)
I have been on this diet for over 6 weeks now and have lost 6lbs, and 4 inches around my waist. I also feel more awake during the day and sleep better at night. After eating a meal which is low GI i feel fuller for longer than I used to, yet I don;t think ...
londonlady004 10.04.2005
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