What is the Glycemic Index?

 

What is the Glycemic Index?

Over the last 30 years, research into food and blood glucose response has completely changed our carbohydrate classification system.

 

It has been learned that it is impossible to predict the impact on blood glucose levels by certain foods; instead, people are fed carbohydrate foods, and the response is measured.

 

This response is known as the Glycemic Index (GI), it is a measure of how quickly carbohydrate foods are digested and absorbed and ranks carbohydrate foods according to their impact on blood sugar (glucose) levels: as indicted by elevated

blood glucose.

 

Foods with a high GI are absorbed quickly into the bloodstream and cause a rapid rise in blood glucose levels. At the same time, foods with a low GI are broken down more slowly over time and keep blood glucose levels more stable (Remember that low is slow!).

What To Eat To Boost Your Memory

 

What To Eat To Boost Your Memory

Being aware of the nutritional value of our foods is essential to a healthy body. Eating the right combination of carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats keeps muscles strong and organs functioning the way nature intended.

 

Our minds are no different, and eating foods rich in particular nutrients can help alleviate brain fog and boost our memories back to the place they were when we were younger. It only seems natural that since most of our body is fueled by the healthiest of foods, feeding our minds the same way follows suit.

 

There has been extensive research done into studying the effects of certain minerals and vitamins on brain function. It’s common sense that sugar, although a temporary stimulant, quickly loses its luster, and although we might feel very vibrant and alive after eating a candy bar, within an hour or two, our bodies have become sluggish and less responsive. Therefore, our minds and memories would feel the same high and crashing low if fed a diet of sweets.

What You Need To Know About Vegetarianism

What You Need To Know About Vegetarianism

Living healthy requires maintaining a healthy diet. No diet may be more beneficial than meals dominated by fresh, all-natural vegetables and fruits.

 

Lately, more and more people have shifted to vegetarian meals because scientific research has demonstrated the adverse effects of animal meat.

 

Nutritionists explain that the high amount of animal fat present in meat, dairy, and other animal products may be probable factors leading to the onset of diabetes mellitus, obesity, colorectal cancer, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease.

 

To avoid these diseases, nutritionists have long expounded on the health benefits of a high intake of fruits and vegetables.

 

However, people generally have many misconceptions about vegetarianism or the practice of eating foods from the plant kingdom.

What You Must Know About Flax Seeds!

 

What You Must Know About Flax Seeds!

Fish oil versus Flaxseed oil

 

What is your opinion on fish oil supplements, and why not just take flaxseed oil since it has omega 3s? How much is needed to take daily?

 

The answer is straightforward. There are several Omega 3 fatty acids. They are named ALA (alpha linolenic acid ), EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid). ALA is found in flaxseed oil, whereas EPA and DHA are found in fish oils. ALA can convert into EPA and then into DHA, but this takes several enzymatic steps in the body. Not everyone efficiently converts ALA into EPA and DHA, particularly with aging.

 

Lignans are a type of fiber and, at the same time, a kind of phytoestrogen chemical similar to the human hormone estrogen. Flaxseeds are the richest source of lignans. When you eat lignans, bacteria in the digestive tract convert them into estrogen-like substances called enterodiol and enterolactone, which are thought to have anti-tumor effects. Lignans and other flaxseed components may also have antioxidant properties; that is, they may reduce the activity of cell-damaging free radicals.

7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Coconut Oil

 

7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Coconut Oil

It is a common misconception that coconut oil is bad for you. People worldwide are experiencing the healthy benefits of using coconut oil. It is one of the most beneficial oils you can consume. Here are the top seven reasons you should use coconut oil as an alternative to other common cooking oils.

 

1. Coconut oil doesn't turn to fat in your body.

Unlike many other common oils, like soy (vegetable) and corn, coconut oil won't make you fat. Coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), an easy fuel for the body to burn without turning to fat. Most other cooking oils and fats contain long-chain triglycerides (LCT). LCT's are usually stored as fat. Since coconut oil is an MCT, it is more easily absorbed and converted to energy quicker.

 

For centuries, people in the tropics have relied on coconuts as a traditional staple in their diet. They consume large amounts of coconut oil every day. Instead of getting fatter, it helps them stay healthy, lean, and trim. When they switch from coconut oil to our modern oils, they develop obesity and the health problems that our modern society faces.

Your Diet And Nutrition Are You An Emotional Eater?

 

Your Diet And Nutrition Are You An Emotional Eater?

Emotional eating. Many people suffer from the same eating problems, but there is one that stands out among those eating issues. For most people, it is the leading cause of abnormal weight gain, as you end up compensating for your emotional distress by sitting down for a large snack. This is fine once in a while, but do it too often, and you will find it hard to lose any weight.

 

Every time you eat anything, you need to write down your state of mind in your food journal. Were you feeling tired, upset, depressed, happy, or energetic? Just writing a few words about how you felt when you decided to eat can make a world of difference when it comes time to analyze your eating behaviors.