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The glycemic index diet or G.I. diet is gaining a reputation as a healthy way to lose weight. Although more of a way of eating rather than a diet, more and more people following the G. I way achieve their weight loss goals. Many health experts agree that the Glycemic Index diet, if followed correctly, can be a great way to weight loss success, especially for those who struggle with conventional low calorie diets or dieters who have trouble controlling their appetite.
The G.I diet is similar to the low carb diet but it is not as strict and targets the types of carbs rather than the quantity of carbs for each meal. There is also a focus on the correct timing of the two basic types of meals - a carb or protein meal. The science behind the timing and types of meal makes G.I dieting a potent way to help lose fat stores, safely and relatively quickly.
The G.I diet is all about Insulin and controlling blood sugar levels.
Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate our blood sugar; actually it lowers blood sugar levels by stimulating cells to absorb any excess sugar from the blood. The problem with Insulin is it also causes fat cells to take up excess fatty acids from the blood. Often we ingest a meal which includes both sugar and fats so if any meal includes foods which have a high Glycemic Index then the fat from that meal can be easily stored on the hips.
There is an established theory that if one can control insulin levels then one can control how much fat the body will store from each and EVERY meal. Fat can only be stored when Insulin is present, and Insulin is only released when blood sugar levels become elevated.
What raises blood sugar?
Carbohydrate in foods will raise blood sugar if it is absorbed too rapidly. The types of foods which cause rapid absorption of sugar are all those with a high G.I index rating.
The basics of the G.I index
The Glycemic Index ranks carbohydrate foods by assigning them a number ranging from 0 to 100. The number indicates the rate at which the food raises blood glucose levels during its absorption. The higher the value the quicker the sugar is absorbed.
A high Glycemic index food has a value of 70 and above. A G.I value of 56-69 is considered medium and any foods lower than 55 are considered a low Glycemic index food. Foods with a low G.I are best as they digest more naturally and help provide a steady supply of energy over the course of several hours, it also makes us feel fuller for longer.
Is the G.I Diet simple?
The diet sounds simple because foods are generally chosen from the low G.I food list, but it gets complicated when you create a meal made up of many different food items, each with a unique G.I value. The idea is to make sure most items which make up every meal have a low Glycemic index, thus the overall G.I of the meal stays within the low to medium range.
Gaining complete nutrition
There are some foods which have a high G.I rating but are considered a healthy nutritious food. In these cases healthy high G.I foods can be combined with low G.I foods to maintain low-medium G.I value, plus help create a complete nutritional intake. An example is baked potato (high G.I) topped with
baked beans (low G.I). There are also low G.I foods which should be limited. Fresh meat and poultry contains no sugar so the G.I. will be very low, however, they do contain lots of fat and protein so the energy content will be high. Remember calories do still count!
One positive point about the G.I meal plan is it’s possible for dieters to enjoy the odd “treat” item once or twice each week, maybe an occasional dessert after a light dinner. As long as these “bad” items are NOT eaten alone it should not ruin the diet plan.
Benefits of G.I. way of eating:
1. Enjoy tasty foods but limit storage of fat
2. Enjoy some favourite foods AND still lose fat
3. Increased energy level and wellbeing
4. Control of blood sugar
5. Less hunger feelings
6. Less craving for sugary foods
7. Less bloating feeling after meals
8. Ability to eat more food if desired
9. Less risk from diabetes and other diseases
10. No strict calorie reductions
Wayne Mcgregor has written hundreds of articles on effective ways to lose weight. His website provides tons of free weight loss information and help, including lists of G.I foods.
http://www.weightlossforall.com/glyemic-list-breadcereals.htm
Hoodia gordonii is a plant that grows wild in the deserts of South Africa. Commonly referred to as a cactus, it is actually a succulent, something like Aloe Vera. Its effectiveness as an appetite suppressant is the subject of some debate, but for the most part hoodia reviews are positive. It was a couple of years ago when Leslie Stahl gave what may be the most famous hoodia review. The 60 minutes reporter traveled to Africa to investigate the product. After eating a sample that a Bushman helped her locate, she declared that she was not hungry for the rest of the day.
Hoodia reviews which contain customer comments are not always positive. Generally these hoodia reviews refer to specific products and not to the overall effectiveness of hoodia as an appetite suppressant. It seems that some products receive more positive reviews than others. There are a couple of things that may lead to this disparity among hoodia reviews.
First, there are at least 15 different varieties of hoodia, but only the hoodia gordonii species is believed to suppress appetite. Some negative hoodia reviews may be of products containing some other variety of hoodia. There are two certifications that a dieter can look for to confirm that a product contains South African hoodia gordonii. They are the C.I.T.E.S. certificate and the Analytical Report. Products which display one or both of these certifications on their websites or package can be purchased with confidence.
Second, some products contain additional ingredients, such as green tea. Green tea is also considered to be a natural appetite suppressant, but contains caffeine which is a stimulant. People who are sensitive to stimulants may report a negative hoodia review if they are taking products which contain green tea. On the other hand, this combination may work better for some people. Dietary supplements of all varieties work on an individual basis. That is to say; they work for some and not for others.
Sometimes, it is necessary to try a product or a variety of products, before the best product for a specific individual is found. Reading the hoodia reviews is not always a guarantee of personal satisfaction, but it is a place to start.
This leads to the third factor that may determine a person’s overall satisfaction with a hoodia product. Those manufactures which guarantee their products generally get a positive hoodia review, while those products with no guarantee will get more customer complaints. Some companies only make refunds on bottles that have not been opened and charge a restocking fee. Other companies accept returns of opened bottles when a customer is dissatisfied and do not charge additional fees. There are websites that are dedicated to comparing different products and publishing customer comments. These can be found by typing in the search term “hoodia reviews” or “hoodia review”. Hoodia XR is one product which is highly rated by these sites, both for price, guarantee and customer satisfaction.
It is difficult to judge a product based solely on a customer’s hoodia review. Customer expectation is often unrealistic. Hoodia and other appetite suppressants only work when used in conjunction with a proper diet and reasonable exercise. It is not a “magic pill”. As far as anyone knows there is nothing that will help a person lose weight, if that person does not make any lifestyle changes. Hoodia is, after all, just an appetite suppressant. It may appear that a lot of people say that a specific hoodia product does not work. It is important to remember that satisfied customers often say nothing. Anyone who has worked in retail is aware that comment and suggestion boxes contain more negatives than positives. This may be the primary reason for negative hoodia reviews.
For more hoodia reviews visit the Hoodia Info Blog.
Patsy Hamilton is an editor at the Hoodia Info Blog.
Yes, this is a sign that you are becoming very sensitive to energy and your awareness is turned inwards, to your feelings.
The more you put your attention on these subtle energies, the more they will grow and the more conscious you will become.
If you would like to have a go at healing, I suggest you start with your partner, or a willing friend. What I would suggest is, just have them sit in a chair and rest your hands on their shoulders. Both of you close your eyes and bring your awareness to what is happening in the energies.
Then after a minute or two move the hands so the palms of the hands cover the ears on each side of the head. Again, hold for about a minute, or two or three, until the time feels right to move on.
Then put the right hand on the forehead so the palm covers the third eye and the left hand on the back, at the base of the skull; again feel what is happening in the energies.
Move the hands down so the thumb and forefinger of the right hand rest on the collarbones, each side of the throat, on the front and the left hand rests on the back at shoulder level. Again, hold a while.
Move the hands back to the shoulder each side of the head standing behind the person and hold again; be aware of how you are feeling and the tone of the vibration within. Pay attention to the silence in the room and your breathing.
Move the hands to 2 inches/50 mm away from each ear and feel the energy connection to the person you are working on. After a minute or so move the hands closer and farther away from the person’s head. This is basically working in the aura.
After a while, say three minutes, gently move the hands out to about 1 ft/300mm away and waddle the fingers to release the energy and move away from the person. Rest for a couple of minutes more before opening the eyes.
It is a good idea while doing the healing to visualise roots growing out of your feet and grounding your energy field, so that any stale energy that may have been released, can go down the roots into the Earth for reprocessing.
Please think about what you felt and experienced. I am sure you will become very aware of the feeling especially if you work on a few different people. You may notice that each person has a unique vibration. The sensations when you work may change.
As you grow in confidence and experience, you will become much more aware of the subtle energies which permeate and surround the human body.
Message channelled by George Lockett (C) Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved.
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