What is glycemic index? The entry rate of a carbohydrate into the bloodstream is known as its glycemic index. The lower the glycemic index, the slower the rate of absorption.
When a carbohyrate enters the bloodstream too fast, the pancreas responds by secreting high levels of insulin. While that brings the blood-sugar level down, it also tells the body to store fat and keep it stored.
What determines the glycemic index?
1. The structure of the simple sugars in the food
2. The soluble fiber content
3. The fat content
Your best bet is to eat foods that have a low glycemic index, such as fruits and vegetables, for your carbs!
--Information obtained from THE ZONE by Barry Sears
Breakfast: 4 eggs whites, mini bagel with peanut butter
Lunch: 1/2 cup cottage cheese, green beans, 6 almonds
Snack: 2 oz. ham, granola bar (15g carb), 6 almonds
Dinner: 3rd cheat of the week - pizza, cookies, etc.
Snack: 4th cheat of the week - ice cream
Was going to try for 3 cheats meals per week, but once again went over... oops!
Posted by: Leigh Ann | December 07, 2008 at 10:44 AM
It's Sunday and I've been trying to do a post all day and for some reason it won't save right and something pops up saying it can't be done at this time, but it will let me post to the main crossfit ames site... anyway, just an fyi of why there's no post on Sunday.
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Posted by: Rob | December 12, 2008 at 06:13 AM