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GLYCAEMIC INDEX
An
Introduction to the Glycaemic Index
What exactly is the glycaemic or glycemic index that you have heard mentioned
so often and why is it critical that you understand the basics of this essential
piece of nutritional knowledge.
How
is the GI Factor of Food Determined?
Once you understand what the GI is and the importance it is to you, you are
probably going to be wondering just how the science community actually determine
the rating of a food source.
Why
do some Carbs have High GI Factors whilst others are Low?
Once you grasp the concepts behind the GI, you are going to find that some foods
are higher or lower on the table, causing variable hormonal outputs by your
body. Why is this?
The
Glycaemic Index and Weight Reduction
How can the GI information be useful in terms of reducing your weight?
The
Glycaemic Index and Peak Sports Performance
How can the GI information be useful in terms of improving sports performance?
Table
of Popular Food Choices and the GI
A table showing the rating of a number of very popular foods.
Food
Combinations and the Glycaemic Index
What happens to the theory and science of the GI in the real world when you
eat multiple types and quantities of foods, and not just the one food source
as you may see happen in the laboratory?
GlycaemicIndex.com
Find an online listing of nearly every type of food you can imagine and further
information about the glycaemic index right here.
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