{"id":314,"date":"2007-03-10T06:30:07","date_gmt":"2007-03-10T11:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lifetosuccess.com\/?p=314"},"modified":"2007-03-10T06:30:07","modified_gmt":"2007-03-10T11:30:07","slug":"the-importance-of-knowing-the-glycemic-index","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifetosuccess.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-knowing-the-glycemic-index\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance Of Knowing The Glycemic Index"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How important is it to know the glycemic index of the carbohydrates that you consume? That depends on how closely you want to monitor those you eat. It is, of course, possible to simply follow the lead of others and switch to certain foods that you know have a lower glycemic index, but if you want to know what that figure is, it helps you retain more knowledge about the foods that you are eating. Once we know what we are eating and what is in the foods we consume, it makes it an easier transition to eating something that is healthy. <\/p>\n<p>For those who are not used to eating carbohydrates based on their glycemic index, this will be a new experience, and with that comes the need to know just how it is going to affect your body. You want to know what you are putting into your body and why these foods are healthier than the ones you have been eating. As consumers, it\u2019s important for us to know just what we are buying and the ingredients in those products in order to know that we are not consuming something that is not good for us to consume. The same holds true for a low glycemic index carbohydrate diet \u2013 why would you not want to know the glycemic index of the foods you are eating? If you are going to take the time to make the switch, you may as well take the time to learn all of the facts about what you are eating as well as the information about the products that you used to eat.<\/p>\n<p>Before you make the switch to a low glycemic diet, make certain that you know just where you want to be and then do the research. Information is available that will give you both the glycemic index and the glycemic load of many different foods. Having a diet that is nutritionally well balanced and healthy means knowing the contents of the carbohydrates you consume and whether they fit into the glycemic index where you or your doctor wants them to be When you know this information, it is much easier to know just how much of a difference the change in foods is making on your body\u2019s energy level and overall well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How important is it to know the glycemic index of the carbohydrates that you consume? 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