Everyone’s confused. No one knows what is what. People are borderline cynical, chronically paranoid, or simply don’t give a crap. This is the current climate of the Ameri…
Click here to read the full article
Advertisement
MuscleDog For Men > Article Discussion > Glycemic Index: Part One
Glycemic Index: Part One
you should always try to be aware of the ballpark GI of the carbs you are eating, but even more important is to be aware of the GL, glycemic load, cause that is going to tell you the kind of impact the foods you’re eating will have on your blood sugars.
does anyone have any comments or questions regarding GI or GL? ^_^
does anyone have any comments or questions regarding GI or GL? ^_^
I wish food manufactures put the GI and GL information on our food products. The only way to find out the GI and GL is to look it up on the internet… Most people don’t even don’t know that there is such a think called Glycemic index and Glycemic load… What a shame!!
Great article!!
Great article!!
well one of the reasons they don’t put glycemic index and load on food labels is because people don’t know what they are. it’s a fairly complex system and concept and not something the general public would easily adpot.
the other thing that complicates GI and GL on food labels is that the system works well for carbohydrates, but when you deal with products with multiple ingredients things change very drastically. talking about the carbs in isolation is one thing, but when dealing with fats and proteins and additives things get really hairy.
the other thing that complicates GI and GL on food labels is that the system works well for carbohydrates, but when you deal with products with multiple ingredients things change very drastically. talking about the carbs in isolation is one thing, but when dealing with fats and proteins and additives things get really hairy.
Quote
well one of the reasons they don’t put glycemic index and load on food labels is because people don’t know what they are. it’s a fairly complex system and concept and not something the general public would easily adpot.
the other thing that complicates GI and GL on food labels is that the system works well for carbohydrates, but when you deal with products with multiple ingredients things change very drastically. talking about the carbs in isolation is one thing, but when dealing with fats and proteins and additives things get really hairy.
the other thing that complicates GI and GL on food labels is that the system works well for carbohydrates, but when you deal with products with multiple ingredients things change very drastically. talking about the carbs in isolation is one thing, but when dealing with fats and proteins and additives things get really hairy.
I see what you are saying about not adding the Glycemic Index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) on food products.
However the government should make an effort to teach the general public about GI and GL. Before I started reading and researching fitness and nutrition, (on my own) I had no idea that a GI and GL existed.. I even took college courses on nutrition, physical health, exercise physiology ect. and not once did glycimic index or load come up!!!!
Learning about this will help people understand the difference between good carbs and bad carbs.. I really believe having some knowledge about this will make a difference..
Showing Records 1 - 5 of 5