08 Sep GI Glance
I get asked a lot about what I “allow” in terms of sweeteners. The sad truth of the matter is that sugar is sugar. So whether it’s from fruit or Ben & Jerry’s, our body converts all sugar in the same way. This is NOT AT ALL to say that the nutritional values are the same and thus, my strategies for my individual clients are not reliant on one set of rules or a chart such as this.
However, when it comes to weight loss strategies or blood sugar imbalances, it’s helpful to refer to the Gl chart for reference on what’s “worse” in terms of the sugars. The Glycemic Index (GI) is a ranking system that was developed in 1981 by physicians that labels foods according to how they affect blood glucose levels. The lower the number, the slower that food is digested, absorbed and metabolized. The slower the rise in blood glucose, the slower the rise in insulin, those the slower the fat storage.
So throwing science aside for a second and getting real about the fact that you are PMSing and you know that you are having carbs or sweetening your Keto Cookies, and you want to know what’s worse between two…take a look at this. Keep in mind that portion control matters and again, these are just rankings for how they affect your blood glucose, not how nutritious the foods are!