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High on GI
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Achtung-Carb addicts! Processed foods have the potential to be a close match to addictive levels of cigarettes.
Dr Simon Thornley from Auckland Regional Public Health Service believes that many individuals struggle with a food addiction and it is believed that this behaviour has similarities with those with drug addictions or the like. Glycaemic index has found itself amongst this debate, it being claimed that high GI foods are the cause to the addiction to highly processed foods. GI is an indicator of how quickly or by how much food affects blood glucose level after ingestion.
High GI foods cause blood sugar levels to spike, which stimulates the same areas of the brain as those with drug addiction. Hence, over-indulging in foods high in GI such as donoughts, biscuits, white bread etc. may become addictive.
However, high GI’s cousin, low-GI, causes blood sugar levels to rise gradually and remain stable for longer, therefore maintaining a feeling of satiety and contentment. It is believed that just as nicotine patches release nicotine gradually into the system and thus, helping individuals overcome the addiction, low-GI foods act in a similar manner and reducing cravings. These foods include multigrain bread, low-fat milk and yoghurt.
Key Components of Successful Lasting Weight Loss
Everyone is different and everyone’s weight loss journey differs as they master these key components differently. The more you control these components in your life the more successful you will be.
• Healthy eating
• Planning ahead
• Portion control
• Moving more
• Listening to your hunger signals
• Positive thinking
• Monitoring your weight regularly
• Staying focused
• Organising your surroundings
• Seeking support from those around you
• Learning from experiences
• Making time for yourself
Dr Simon Thornley from Auckland Regional Public Health Service believes that many individuals struggle with a food addiction and it is believed that this behaviour has similarities with those with drug addictions or the like. Glycaemic index has found itself amongst this debate, it being claimed that high GI foods are the cause to the addiction to highly processed foods. GI is an indicator of how quickly or by how much food affects blood glucose level after ingestion.
High GI foods cause blood sugar levels to spike, which stimulates the same areas of the brain as those with drug addiction. Hence, over-indulging in foods high in GI such as donoughts, biscuits, white bread etc. may become addictive.
However, high GI’s cousin, low-GI, causes blood sugar levels to rise gradually and remain stable for longer, therefore maintaining a feeling of satiety and contentment. It is believed that just as nicotine patches release nicotine gradually into the system and thus, helping individuals overcome the addiction, low-GI foods act in a similar manner and reducing cravings. These foods include multigrain bread, low-fat milk and yoghurt.
Key Components of Successful Lasting Weight Loss
Everyone is different and everyone’s weight loss journey differs as they master these key components differently. The more you control these components in your life the more successful you will be.
• Healthy eating
• Planning ahead
• Portion control
• Moving more
• Listening to your hunger signals
• Positive thinking
• Monitoring your weight regularly
• Staying focused
• Organising your surroundings
• Seeking support from those around you
• Learning from experiences
• Making time for yourself
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