Diet Menus And Plans - Reviewing The Glycemic Index Diet

There are literally dozens and dozens of <a href="http://www.wineinyourdiet.com/diet_plans_and_menus.php">diet plans and menus</a> out there, some of which place quite an accent on <a href="http://www.wineinyourdiet.com/my_wine_diet_articles.php">wine</a>. The Glycemic Index Diet, also known as the G I Diet, was created by Rick Gallop. The glycemic index is a measure of blood sugar level. During digestion glucides are transformed into glucose. Reducing the GI level helps you lose weight. Low-GI foods such as dried apricots, dark chocolate, fruit, whole-grain rice, and cheese have a GI less than 55. High GI foods such as French fries, white rice, and watermelon have a GI greater than 70 and should be avoided. This diet has two phases. The first phase lasts between 15 days and a month. The second phase may last a lifetime. Here are some of the principles.

Eat foods with a low GI. During the initial phase every week eat 4 to 5 portions of fish without sauce, one or two portions of meat also without sauce, one or two eggs, and one or two portions of ham. Eat all the vegetables and legumes and drink all the water and green tea that you desire. Accompany your main meal with three fruits daily. During phase 2 continue these habits but add one or two portions of daily products (preferably light) and one or two chocolate squares daily. Add whole-grain cereals and breads, and basmati rice in moderate amounts. Accompany the grains and rice with green vegetables. The following principles apply to both phases. Use colza, olive, and walnut oils. Drink only water, tea without sugar, or a maximum of two glasses of red wine per day. Eat three meals and up to two snacks a day but don't graze. Keep mealtime stress free. Walk an hour a day and exercise three additional hours a week.

The Glycemic Index Diet offers several benefits for diabetics. It is also said to fight against aging, cancer, and some cardio-vascular illnesses. For me an advantage of this diet is permitting up to two glasses of red wine per day. The disadvantage is reviewing and changing food habits.

Here is a sample menu associated with Phase 1. Your breakfast: is a cup of green tea and a mashed banana along with sliced almonds. For lunch have a salad composed of dandilions, clover, and lettuce with bell peppers, cucumbers, and olives. Then enjoy pureed turnips and carrots. Dessert is two prunes. For supper indulge in pumpkin soup, a filet of sole, and a side dish of squash. Dessert is a compote made from apples and raspberries.