Sentences with phrase «of slow carbohydrates»

This will be your main source of slow carbohydrates.

As insulin sensitivity improves, you can increase your consumption of slow carbohydrates like lentils, yams, fruit, and whole grains from time to time.

Not exact matches

Soluble fibre as found in chickpeas helps stabilize blood sugar levels, which one of the aims of this cleanse, by provides slow burning complex carbohydrates for steady energy supply.

Yes, porridge oats are slower releasing carbohydrate and have nutritional benefit, but be aware a bowl of porridge is a carbohydrate heavy (& based breakfast).

This keeps you hydrated longer because the digestive process of breaking down carbohydrates into sugar is slowed down by its gel state.

Eating fat slows the breakdown of carbohydrates, which helps to keep sugar levels in the blood stable.

The soluble fiber also stabilizes blood sugar by slowing the release of carbohydrates in the digestive system.

Oats are great for stabilizing your blood sugar level as a result of the combination of high fiber and complex carbohydrates which slows down the rate at which this grain is converted to simple sugars thereby preventing blood sugar spikes and reducing the risk of developing diabetes

I also used cinnamon as the spice instead of Herbes de Provence because I was reading on Twitter that cinnamon does everything from slowing down carbohydrate digestion to boosting your immune system.

They do contain natural sugar but they have a low / medium glycemic index score because they also contain a good amount of fiber, which slows the release of the carbohydrates and gives you sustained energy rather spiking your blood sugar crazy high.

Coconut oil sweet potato chips are a paleo - powerhouse: a delicious source of healthy carbohydrates and medium - chain triglycerides married to each other by our proprietary low and slow cooking process.

The fiber slows down the conversion of any carbohydrates (present at the same time)

Fiber slows the digestion of carbohydrates and reduces the glycemic burden on the body.

I have digestive issues that require a slow rise to allow the sourdough to gobble up some of the offending carbohydrates.

GI (glycemic index) tells you whether the carbohydrate in the particular food is a «slow» or «fast» type of carbohydrate.

By replacing high amounts of refined sugars with predominantly healthy fats and only consuming slow - digesting, low glycemic carbohydrates (when necessary), you are taking a massive step towards better health and blood sugar regulation.

Turtle breakfast cereals are an all - natural source of whole grains, fibre and slow carbohydrates.

The slow breakdown of carbohydrates prevents the surge of sugar into the blood and improves the release of insulin (5, 8).

It's a great source of slow - release carbohydrate, packed full of fibre, vitamins and minerals.

Not only will a salad get digestive juices flowing, it will also provide essential dietary fiber that can help slow down the breakdown of high carbohydrate foods often consumed during Thanksgiving.

Rolled oats — Oats contain beta - glucans, a type of soluble fiber that slows down the absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream.

I'm trying to eat as much as I can because of its nutritional benefits: — they can help your diet by making you feel full (it's because they absorb 10 times their weight in water, forming a bulky gel)-- they are the richest plant source of Omega - 3 — chia seeds slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrates into simple sugars, studies indicate they can control blood sugar — they are an excellent source of fiber, with a whopping 10 grams in only 2 tablespoons — chia seeds are rich in antioxidants that help protect the body from free radicals, aging and cancer — chia seeds contain no gluten or grains — the outer layer of chia seeds swells when mixed with liquids to form a gel (this can used in place of eggs to lower cholesterol and increase the nutrient content of foods and baked goods)(More info here.)

and slow the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar.

Besides being a wonderful source of omega - 3 fatty acids, flax meal slows the breakdown of starchy carbohydrates and decreases blood sugar spikes.

Bananas are also a good source of dietary fiber, including water - soluble pectins, which act to slow the rate at which carbohydrates are digested, which in turn prevents blood sugar spikes.

CLIF BARs provide energy from multiple carbohydrate sources, and a blend of protein, fat and fiber slows the rate of digestion delivering sustained energy.

The combination of nutrients helps slow the release of carbohydrates to working muscles to deliver sustained energy for your extended adventures.

Via Ed Bruske, aka The Slow Cook, I learned of a recent L.A. Times story regarding the possible role of carbohydrates, not fat, in obesity and obesity - related illnesses.

Fiber — foods that are high in fiber, such as beans, oatmeal, apples, bananas, berries, whole grain bread and pasta can help to slow the digestion of carbohydrates in the gut and the absorption of sugar from the gut into the blood stream.

Now, a high - fat, low - carbohydrate version of the ketogenic diet has been shown to slow glioblastoma tumors by cutting back on the energy supply they need to thrive, said Brent Reynolds, Ph.D., a professor in the Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery.

A diet full of processed foods and simple carbohydrates, which have a high glycemic index, eventually will lead to a slower metabolism.

A 2012 Swinburne study looked at how some of these extracts slow down two key enzymes in carbohydrate metabolism which affect blood sugar and diabetes and also found they had an antioxidant effect.

So eating a low - GI food causes a slow, mild rise, while the same quantity of carbohydrate in a high - GI food will trigger a faster, bigger rise.

Conclusion: Researchers observed reductions in markers of muscle damage and improved athletic performance in subjects taking the whey protein, HMB, and isomaltulose supplement, suggesting that whey protein supplementation can be optimized for muscle recovery during intense conditioning by adding HMB and a slow - release carbohydrate.

A lower glycemic index suggests slower rates of digestion and absorption of the sugars and starches in the foods and may also indicate greater extraction from the liver and periphery of the products of carbohydrate digestion.

Eating butter helps slow down the absorption of carbohydrates, leading to stable energy levels and an enhanced cognitive functioning.

Lemons add lots of flavour especially to salads and fish and the acidity in lemons slow down the rate of carbohydrate digestion.

Their glycemic index is substantially lower than that of the whole - grain breads, resulting in slower release of carbohydrate energy.

Another benefit of the slow break down of carbs is that it makes the body store more of the carbohydrates as muscle glycogen rather than body fat.

Chickpeas Why it matters: «Legumes such as chickpeas have a very low GI, which helps to slow the release of carbohydrates into the blood stream,» says McGrice.

«When you go at a slower pace for a longer amount of time, your body burns more fat than carbohydrates,» says Cohen.

Researchers think that this gel action also occurs in the stomach, creating a barrier between carbohydrates and enzymes in the stomach which slows the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar.

One big issue for dieters are carbohydrates, which can be divided into slow - digesting and fast - digesting ones: the first group which includes foods such as yams, wild rice, beans, whole grains, red potatoes and certain types of fruits are loaded with fiber and nutrients and produce slow and gradual increases in blood glucose and modest insulin release, keeping us full and satisfied for longer periods of time.

I have also learned that eating raw veggies before eating a substantial amount of carbs (more than 200 calories from carbohydrate) slows down digestion of those carbs and helps those carbs go to muscle rather than fat.

The right kind of carbohydrate diet is really a «slow - carb» diet, meaning the natural sugars in the foods are very slowly absorbed into the bloodstream so they don't cause sugar spikes.

The protein foods you are going to choose should be lean and with as little as fat as possible, as fat will slow down the intake of carbohydrates and protein from the stomach into the bloodstream.

Researchers from the University of Texas, USA discovered eating pre-workout carbohydrates actually slowed the fat burning process during exercise.

Oatmeal is so beneficial because it is packed full of slow - releasing and slow - digesting carbohydrates, which means that once it is consumed, it supplies a steady supply of energy into our bodies for several hours afterwards.

To furthermore slow the release of carbohydrates, include more high - fiber foods in your diet.

So the fibre will help to slow down the release of carbohydrates into the bloodstream, meaning you will feel fuller for longer.