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Glycemic impact diet
May 13, 2005 06:12 PM EST | Diet & Nutrition | Email to Friend | Comments (0)
The Glycemic Impact Diet is a healthy nutrition plan you can easily follow for life. It balances unrefined complex carbohydrates with lean protein and healthy fat to help you stabilize blood sugars and increase energy while losing weight. Feel fuller longer and avoid those nasty sugar "highs" and "lows."
The GI Diet provides 40% Carbs, 30% Proteins, and 30% Fats:
Carbohydrates - Provided approximately 40% of calories from unrefined, complex carbohydrates, including whole grains and whole grain breads and cereals, and whole pieces of fruit instead of juice.
Protein - Provides lean protein, including fish, chicken and occasionally lean beef and pork, with vegetarian options including soy protein; tofu and textured vegetable protein.
Fat - Provides healthy fats including nuts, fatty fish, avocado and olive oil.
The meals and Recipes feature low glycemic impact foods including: vegetables and fruits, legumes, unprocessed grains including oatmeal and long-grain brown rice, and of course, dairy and meats.
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