The Facts on GI

So what is GI? The Glycemix Index (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrate containing foods, based on their effect on blood glucose levels.

Foods with a low GI keep you satisfied longer and provide a longer lasting source of energy. They are the complex carbohydrates. They do this because foods with low GI take longer for the body to process and digest, which results in more steady blood sugar levels.

Research has shown that low GI foods can have benefits for health in a number of ways, including the following:

• Feel full for longer
• Maintain concentration levels
• Contributes to a healthy heart

Choose foods at each meal that contain complex carbohydrates, such as less-processed whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.

Your body will love you for it!