There are various reasons for doing what you can to stick to low glycemic foods. No, you don't and shouldn't look at carbs as being 'evil' or to be avoided at all cost, you simply need to do what you can to choose the right kinds of carbs. Yes, carbs that are low on the glycemic index are the ones to shoot for as much as possible.
The glycemic index measures carbohydrate-containing foods that impact blood sugar either positively or negatively. There is a scale that ranges from low (0-55) to medium (56-69) to high (70 and above). Becoming familiar with these ranges helps quite a bit when choosing the carbs that one eats frequently. Check out the list of foods, GI rating system and more here.
In knowing that a low-glycemic diet is the most beneficial to the body, it also helps to know why this is the case. Low-glycemic foods are good to incorporate in one's diet for the prevention of heart disease, diabetes and more. In addition, these foods also stabilize energy levels which means a more productive day. How good is that?
By the way, below is a list of the 8 Low Glycemic Foods:
(1) Wild Salmon
(2) Nuts
(3) Oils (Coconut and Olive)
(4) Cinnamon
(5) Oats
(6) Leafy Greens
(7) Seeds (think Pumpkin, Flax or Chia)
(8) Eggs
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