The glycemic index is a measurement that classifies
foods containing carbohydrate based on how much they are likely to increase your blood sugar.
The glycemic index (GI) is a numerical index and measuring system that ranks
food containing carbohydrates based upon their glycemic response (or the impact they have on blood sugar levels).
Not exact matches
Carbohydrates are primarily found in plant -
based foods, such as grains, fruits and vegetables, which
contain many nutrients.
When operating in a low - fat ecosystem on a plant -
based diet, it is quite easy to maintain flatline blood glucose as long as your total fat intake is maintained below 30 grams per day, and your
carbohydrate intake comes from whole
foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains and not from products
containing refined sugars.
When operating in a low - fat ecosystem on a plant -
based diet, it is quite easy to maintain flatline blood glucose as long as your total fat intake is maintained below 30 grams per day, and your
carbohydrate intake comes from whole
foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains and not from products
containing
It is also important to consume a diet rich in plant -
based foods, including vegetables, fruits and low glycemic complex
carbohydrates (legumes), nuts & seeds, which
contain many additional micronutrients.
I also need to point out that I am on a healthy plant
based diet that
contains barely any processed or junk
foods, and minimal refined
carbohydrates.
On a dry matter
basis this
food contains about 43 percent
carbohydrates.
On a dry matter
basis this
food contains approximately 36.6 percent protein; 40.9 percent fat; 4.5 percent fiber; and 5.3 percent
carbohydrates.
Although it is fine for dog
food to
contain carbohydrates, we don't recommend any dog nutrition source that uses
carbohydrates as its main protein -
based ingredients.
This
food does
contain a high percentage of
carbohydrates (and estimated 42 percent by dry matter
basis) and the next three ingredients are Oatmeal, Brown Rice, and Barley.
On a dry matter
basis this dog
food contains 55 % of protein, a fat level of 36 % and estimated
carbohydrates of about 1 %.
The
food also
contains an estimated 42.2 percent
carbohydrates on a dry matter
basis with is high, even if the grains used are of good quality.
These cheap
foods contain animal byproducts, typically made from innards and waste not used in other products, along with wheat -
based carbohydrates, artificial preservatives, flavorings, colors, and man - made vitamins and minerals that all lead to causing problems in dogs with sensitive stomachs and digestive issues — like your German Shepherd.
Details: Some dogs just don do well with grain
based foods That why we created BLUE Freedom dry
food for adult dogs BLUE Freedom contains no grains so it has no glutens Glutens are known to trigger allergic reactions in some dogs Grain Free Food Made With The Finest Natural Ingredients BLUE Freedom is made with the finest natural ingredients ingredients chosen with great care by our animal nutritionists providing your dog with the right balance of hiqh quality protein and complex carbohydrates Deboned chicken is always the first ingredient Whole carrots sweet potatoes and peas Blueberries and cranberries NO chicken or poultry by product meals NO corn wheat or soy and nothing artific
food for adult dogs BLUE Freedom
contains no grains so it has no glutens Glutens are known to trigger allergic reactions in some dogs Grain Free
Food Made With The Finest Natural Ingredients BLUE Freedom is made with the finest natural ingredients ingredients chosen with great care by our animal nutritionists providing your dog with the right balance of hiqh quality protein and complex carbohydrates Deboned chicken is always the first ingredient Whole carrots sweet potatoes and peas Blueberries and cranberries NO chicken or poultry by product meals NO corn wheat or soy and nothing artific
Food Made With The Finest Natural Ingredients BLUE Freedom is made with the finest natural ingredients ingredients chosen with great care by our animal nutritionists providing your dog with the right balance of hiqh quality protein and complex
carbohydrates Deboned chicken is always the first ingredient Whole carrots sweet potatoes and peas Blueberries and cranberries NO chicken or poultry by product meals NO corn wheat or soy and nothing artificial.
If we allow for about 8 percent ash (the mineral content of the
food), then this
food contains about 40 percent
carbohydrates on a dry matter
basis.
All dry dog
foods in Acana Heritage range are grain free and do not
contain starch
based carbohydrates.
All of our
foods are carnivore -
based and
contain less than 6 % digestible
carbohydrates and our ZERO
food has none.
Canned
foods contain between 15 - 30 %
carbohydrates on a caloric
basis.
Canned cat
foods contain about 45 - 50 % protein and 8 - 10 %
carbohydrate; canned kitten
foods may
contain up to 55 % protein (on a dry matter
basis).
Per serving the
food should
contain all the nutrients in proper proportions such as lean meat -
based proteins,
carbohydrates, healthy fats and vitamins.