I cut way back on sugar, even natural sweeteners like maple syrup and
higher glycemic fruits like bananas.
So, like you said — like if you choose some of
those higher glycemic fruits like, maybe some of the tropical fruits and above, then, you might eat a little bit less...
Not exact matches
I love
fruit & probably eat more than than the average person (I know,
high glycemic - but fiber), eat veggies of all on kinds, but avoid white potatoes, eat no beef (it doesn't
like my gut), enjoy seafood, love salmon, will eat chicken & pork.
I also really
like that they're
high in fiber and have a lower
glycemic index than lots of other dried
fruits.
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.
Participants were told to focus on consuming low
glycemic index (GI) carbs, such as whole grains,
fruits and beans, rather than
high GI carbs,
like white rice or pastries.
Focus instead on lean protein, healthy fats, and
high - fiber foods
like leafy greens, lower -
glycemic fruits, and legumes.
Combining protein with
high glycemic carbohydrates — such as white rice, corn, potato, or
fruits like pineapple and mango — will provide the proper fuel.
This is important because
fruits like pineapple or mangoes, which have a
high glycemic index, can deeply affect individuals with blood sugar issues.
Lower -
glycemic fruits,
like berries or apples, are a smarter choice if you want to prevent blood sugar
highs and lows.
Inflammatory foods
like certain
fruit juices,
high -
glycemic foods
like white rice and bagels and artificial sweeteners should be switched out for skin healthier choices
like green juices, old - fashioned oatmeal and moderate amounts of real sugar instead.
When you ingest sugar or
high -
glycemic foods (
like refined grains or
fruit juice) that rapidly convert to sugar, your body breaks it down into glucose, which raises insulin levels.
In real world terms this means avoiding concentrated forms of carbohydrates
like potatoes, sweet potatoes, starchy squashes, rice, other grains, quinoa,
high glycemic fruits (bananas, pineapples, mangos) etc. but does offer a plethora of vegetable and
fruits (avocados, tomatoes) along with fresh meat, eggs, poultry, fish with fat.
Foods that are
high -
glycemic are those which cause the rapidest rise in blood sugar and are very sweet foods:
fruits like dates, figs, pineapples, and mangoes, cane sugar and baked goods containing cane sugar, refined «white» carbs
like white rice, white bread, and white potatoes, and natural sweeteners
like honey, coconut sugar, and maple syrup.
To be considered low -
glycemic, the food must be no
higher than 55 on the
glycemic index: Non-starchy veggies, oats, beans and lentils, all animal proteins and fats, unsweetened dairy products, berries, and some
fruits like plums, grapefruit, and peaches.
Prepare yourself a nutritious whey protein shake, mixed with some
high glycemic carbohydrates in the form of one banana and / or a handful of dried
fruits like dates or banana pieces (or you can use pure dextrose supplement instead).
I love
fruit & probably eat more than than the average person (I know,
high glycemic - but fiber), eat veggies of all on kinds, but avoid white potatoes, eat no beef (it doesn't
like my gut), enjoy seafood, love salmon, will eat chicken & pork.
Besides a good breakfast containing low
glycemic index carbohydrates (
like oatmeal,
fruit, and whole grain breads),
high quality protein, and good fats, it's critical to fuel up with liquid protein and carbohydrate drinks all day between games.
It may seem
like a lot for one small
fruit, but banana's
glycemic value is not as
high as you may think.
5) the eat less
fruits than a typical Western / US diet, especially the
high glycemic fruits (
like overly bred bananas) are not popular, here banana # 1
The prevention and cure is as simple as removing all refined carbohydrates (flour, sugar, potatoes, corn, etc.) and most other carbohydrates that can cause spikes in blood sugar levels (all grains, all natural sugars
like honey,
high glycemic fruits).
I also gave up
high -
glycemic grains, most
fruits, and starches
like potatoes.
This type of diet focuses on complex, low -
glycemic carbohydrates
like sweet potatoes and fresh
fruits and vegetables instead of grains and other
high -
glycemic carbs.