Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load

Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load

We’ll now turn our attention to the concept of glycemic index and glycemic load. Why bother with this? The answer is quite simple, those foods with low glycemic index will almost invariably be best for us in our quest to lose weight. On the other hand, foods with high glycemic index lead to fat storage and weight gain.
What is the Glycemic Index(GI)?
The Glycemic Index (GI) is one the best tools for fat loss. It measures how quickly foods breakdown into sugar in your bloodstream. High glycemic foods turn into blood sugar very quickly. Starchy foods like potatoes are a good example. Potatoes have such a high GI rating, it’s almost the same as eating table sugar.
What is the Glycemic Load (GL)?
The GI tells you how fast foods spike your blood sugar. But the GI won’t tell you how much carbohydrate per serving you’re getting. That’s where the Glycemic Load is a great help. It measures the amount of carbohydrate in each service of food. Foods with a glycemic load under 10 are good choices—
these foods should be your first choice for carbs. Foods that fall between 10 and 20 on the glycemic load scale have a moderate affect on your blood sugar. Foods with a glycemic load above 20 will cause blood sugar and insulin spikes. Try to eat those foods sparingly.