GI Diet
The popularity of the low-carb approach led to the GI Diet.
BACKGROUND
One of the more popular diets in the last few years, the G.I. Diet rode in on the coattails of the carb craze. G.I. Diet concentrates on the Glycemic Index, which is how quickly the body digests foods to produce glucose. G.I. Diet is a healthy combination of fat, complex carbs and protein.
The Glycemic Index gives a rating to each food, from 0-100. You want to avoid foods with a high index rating, as those are digested quickly and leave you feeling unsatisfied following a meal or snack.
FOOD & RECIPES
You should choose mostly low G.I. foods ("green light foods"), with an index less than 55. These include fish, sweet potatoes, al dente pasta, skim milk and kidney or baked beans. You can consume foods from the Medium G.I. ("yellow light foods") list in moderation. These have an index of 56-69 and include Basmati rice, whole wheat bread, new potatoes and popcorn. Rarely, if ever, should you eat High G.I. foods ("red light foods"), which index 70 or more. These include processed foods and white bread, baked white potatoes, instant rice and french fries.
The low G.I. food will take more time to digest, allowing your body to feel satisfied much longer between meals. Leaving you less likely to grab convenient snacks in between or eating unhealthy portions at mealtime. Unlike a lot of eating plans, the G.I. diet there really offers a wide variety of choices for planning balanced, delicious meals.
EXERCISE
Routines and tips for better effectiveness are included in the eBook.
EXPENSE
eBook costs $29.95, with additional bonus material.
PRO
- Lots of information for very cheap.
CON
- Website is poorly laid out.
CONCLUSION
The G.I. Diet will help you to lose a couple of pounds each week and reduce the likelihood of developing illnesses like heart disease and diabetes.
Common misspelling: The Glicemic Index
Ginny Roth: The glycemic index is a tricky thing to follow - always having to watch and keep track. If you can do it, more power to you!
Karen M Herrold: WELL LETS SEE IF YOU CAN READ A TRAFFIC LIGHT YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO THE GI DIET BY RICK GALLOP. GREEN LIGHT GOOD FOOD. YELLOW LIGHT ONCE IN AWHILE. RED LIGHT DON'T EAT. MMMMMMM SOUNDS SIMPLE TO ME AND I LOST 50 POUNDS IN 4 MONTHS.
Anonymous JM: I think I am going to have to try this. We all know that we should limit things like refined carbs/sugars french fries, processed foods etc. It's a no brainer really. I'll come back and let you all know how it goes!! :)
Anonymous: My husband and I have been on this for 4 weeks after learning he was diabetic. We not only feel better, but he has lost 25 pounds, I have lost 10 pounds. Very simple and straight forward. Love It.
Robbo: They say "seeing is believing". I saw my brother on Thanksgiving and then a month later at Christmas. In between, he started the GI diet...and dropped an incredible 49 pounds in ONE month. Our family's collective jaws dropped.
