A New Way To Measure Your Food.
What Is the Glycemic Index (GI)?
Glycemic Index (GI) is a measurement carried out on carbohydrate-containing foods and their impact on our blood sugar. GI is a relatively new way of analyzing foods. Previously, most meal plans designed to improve blood sugar analyzed the total amount of carbohydrates (including sugars and starches) in the foods themselves. GI goes beyond this approach, looking at the impact of foods on our actual blood sugar. In other words, instead of counting the total amount of carbohydrates in foods in their unconsumed state, GI measures the actual impact of these foods on our blood sugar. We rank our WHFoods as being very low, low, medium, or high in their GI value. You can find a GI value for each individual food in its food profile. Just go to any food profile and take a look at the DRI%/DV% bar chart that is located towards the beginning of the article. On the right-hand side of the chart you will find the food's GI value. Although this list isn't extensive it is a start in the right direction, for most of us.
So why is GI so important? It has to do with nutrient dense foods, foods that is that pack a lot of energy and nutrients that your body needs but are relatively low in carbs. Watch this video as it explains what nutrient dense foods are and how fundamental they are to your health and weight.
