The Glycemic Impact Diet is based on eating low glycemic value foods. Find out how this diet really works and if it suits your lifestyle.

The Glycemic Impact Diet is based on the glycemic index value. The diet is based on eating foods that have a low glycemic index value and avoiding the high glycemic value ones. It is also recommended that if you are trying this diet plan you should also avoid eating foods that contain saturated fats.

The diet specifies and classifies foods according to their effect on the blood sugar level.



Foods that have a low glycemic index release the glucose into the blood stream slowly, therefore supplying a constant supply of energy causing you to feel less hungry.

Foods that have a high glycemic index rapidly release the glucose into the blood and this may lead you to feel fatigue and hungry more often, leaving your body without energy rapidly. High glycemic foods can cause you to become overweight so this is why they should be avoided. High glycemic foods can pose a higher risk of developing heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.

 



The foods that are appropriate for consumption with this type of diet include:


  • Unrefined carbohydrates like whole grains which maintain a good source of energy in our body. They are high in fiber so they keep you feeling fuller for longer.

  • Fresh organic fruits are to be consumed instead of consuming juice

     

  • Lean meat like chicken, skinless turkey, buffalo and fish are a great source of protein. If you are a vegetarian you can eat soy, tofu and vegetables in stead of meat.

  • Healthy fats that are permitted with this diet plan are the fats contained in nuts, olive oil, sunflower oil and fish. These types of fats are not bad because they are unsaturated fats. They reduce cholesterol levels therefore reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.



  • This type of diet is a healthy diet easy to follow that doesn't cause your body to feel weak and hungry.