Sugar. It is everywhere. It is in most of the foods that we eat. Even foods that we wouldn't typically think would have sugar, there it is. Hidden in different forms such as ingredients that end in "ose" and "ol"
I want to eat healthier because I want to feel better. I don't plan to lose weight, but I do hope to gain more energy and lose the sluggish feeling I have with my current diet.
For the next, however long I can hold out, I am going to try to reduce the amount of added sugar in my daily eating and focus on eating foods that have a lower Glycemic Index.
If you are unfamiliar, as I was until about 20 minutes ago, with what the GI (Glycemic Index) is and why it is important follow these links for more information.
This first link has information on what the glycemic index is, why it is important and how to use it. I plan to choose only foods, as much as possible, that have a glycemic index of less than 55, which is considered low. But especially none over 70, the high category.
http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/glycemic-index-good-versus-bad-carbs
This link goes to Harvard Health and has a list of common foods and their GI. I will be using this as a guide, for the most part.
http://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/glycemic_index_and_glycemic_load_for_100_foods
So I will be looking at the GI when choosing foods and the sugar level. I plan to eat less than 25 grams of sugar each day as suggested by the American Heart Association for women.
http://authoritynutrition.com/how-much-sugar-per-day/
I will be posting menus that I find, with their nutrition facts, and any progress that I notice in the next couple of days. Wish me luck!
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