Not exact matches
Blueberries are
loaded with a wide rand of antioxidants that help me stay healthy on the inside and out and,
as with most berries, are relatively
low on the
glycemic scale compared to many fruits.
Sweet potatoes have a slightly
lower glycemic load and
glycemic index than most regular white potatoes, so they won't spike your blood sugar
as much.
So skip the high -
glycemic empty carbs and
load your plate with
low -
glycemic carbs, like fruits and veggies, minimally processed grains such
as quinoa and bulgur, steel - cut oats, brown rice, and whole grain bread.
Coconut sugar has a
low glycemic load, which makes it a great choice
as an alternative to sugar.
The carbs should represent between 35 - 45 % of the calories but because of the fat and protein in the meal, especially if you start on your protein / fat sources first, the
glycemic rise and
load will occur much slower than the traditional carb
load of naked carbs (i.e. 60 - 80 % carbs
as calories /
low fat).
Fruits like blueberries or raspberries, which contain a
low glycemic load are a better option
as they will keep insulin levels balanced and won't damage cell membranes.
Take a look at the difference between the
Glycemic Loads of full and
low fat vanilla ice cream
as an example:
This includes full - spectrum health practices, such
as yoga and other forms of exercise, nutritional supplements, a
low glycemic /
low glucose
load diet, meditation, and stress reduction.
For those who have asked questions such
as «how can Frosted Frakes have a
lower (better) GI than my fruit», the
glycemic load is a more accurate and for many is the only tool they use to manage food selection.
A serving of blueberries provides a relatively
low glycemic load while providing a diverse range of nutrients, which also means there are fewer calories (good news for calorie - watchers) in a serving full of phytochemicals and nutrients such
as iron, vitamins C and E.
As such, brown rice has a
lower glycemic load compared to white rice.
The carbohydrates being eaten are whole unprocessed ones which do not increase insulin
as much (
low glycemic load).
I also have recently started recommending Four points energy bars (https://www.fourpointsbar.com/)
as they have a
lower glycemic load than most energy bars.
I personally believe that this means that my risk for getting metabolic syndrome or type II diabetes is
low,
as long
as I maintain this level of insulin sensitivity by watching the
glycemic load of my diet and my stress levels.
The premise of Pegan diet is to eat a
low glycemic load diet AND avoid inflammatory foods from added sugars, processed foods, dairy, gluten, too much meat, and refined oils,
as both drives inflammation in the body.
High -
glycemic -
load diets are associated with increased concentrations of CRP (107),
as are
low dietary intakes of n − 3 PUFAs (108), and diets that encourage weight loss reduce CRP (109) concentrations.