When we try to analyse a particular product (a fruit, for example), we often face the question: is this product too sweet?
Here, it is best to rely on facts, not just BECAUSE THE DIETITIAN SAID SO. So, there is such an indicator: the glycaemic index of foods.
The glycaemic index is a relative indicator that shows the speed at which foods raise blood sugar levels (essentially, it is the ability of a product to raise blood sugar).
It can be low / medium / high. The lower the GI, the healthier the product!
Foods with a high GI are absorbed quickly and also quickly raise blood sugar, in response to which insulin is released, whose task is to lower the sugar. Hence the feeling of hunger, drowsiness, and craving for sweets. Regular consumption of high GI foods disrupts metabolism!
“There is compelling evidence from a large body of research that low glycaemic index / glycaemic load (GI / GL) diets reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, help control blood glucose in people with diabetes, and may also aid in weight control.”
High GI diets may be a risk factor for insomnia in postmenopausal women https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/31828298/…
High GI diets may be a risk factor for depression in postmenopausal women https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/26109579/…
Low GI diets can be beneficial for glycaemic control and may reduce body weight in people with prediabetes or diabetes.
Yes, there are several studies that prove GI should be approached personally, but we will discuss this further. For now, the conclusion: we predominantly choose products with a low GI!
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