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All
foods are able to be ranked according to their effect on blood
sugar levels. The Glycaemic Rating Tables (Glycaemic Index)
is a measure of the glycaemic content of food ranking foods
according to their immediate effect on blood sugar levels. This
scale is based on the European system: glucose is ranked at
100 and other foods from 0 - 100 in comparison to glucose. The
latest scientific data recommends the eating of low glycaemia
foods as a healthier and more rational way to address many health
issues, including overweight, obesity and vascular disease |
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Glycaemic
Relationship Chart
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Rating
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Description
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Effect
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0-17.5
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Rapid
weight loss
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Appetite
reduction, kick-starting weight loss.
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17.5-35
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Sustainable weight
loss, Slim for Life regime
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Healthy
eating, producing permanent weight loss
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35-50
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Maintenance of weight
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Long-term
balanced weight, necessary for children and athletes |
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Risk of weight gain
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Possible weight
gain and weight loss resistance
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56-87.5
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Inevitable weight
gain and middle age spread
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regular consumption
of these foods is linked to degenerative disease including
heart disease, diabetes and some cancers
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87.5+
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genetically alien
foods, obesity
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This
chart does not apply to whey, milk or milk products, or
to foods whose label guarantees no added sweetner or refined
ingredients
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This
type of nutritional regime recommends that you increase all
the following foods:
- Wholegrain,
wholegrain products. legumes, low sugar fruit, non starchy
vegetables, sweetner free foods and soy products.
- Cold
pressed olive oil, canola, linseed/flaxseed and mustard
seed oils.
- Lean
meats, skinless chicken.
- Omega
3 fatty acid foods, especially cold water fish.
- Use
only low fat dairy products.
- All
foods with a glycaemia content of 35 or less
Diet is
a complex matter but the regime's principle of effective long-term
weight loss is simple, and based on how the body works. The
principles of effective weight loss rely on learning to choose
foods that balance and stabilise the metabolism and set
point.
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