What is the Glycemic Index and how will it help me lose weight?

http://WWW.SCANDINAVIANDIETS.COM


The Glycemic Index is a measure of all foods that contain carbohydrate, such as potatoes, corn, fruit, flour, pasta, sugar, breads, rice, and legumes.

The Glycemic Index was developed by research scientists and dietitians at the University of Sydney, Australia.

GI is short for Glycemic Index, an index or list of foods that have been ranked from 0 to 100, based on the impact they have on blood sugar levels after eating. Basically, the GI measures the speed that foods are broken down by the body to form glucose. High GI foods break down more rapidly than low GI foods. Low GI foods help you feel full for a longer period of time. The GI includes carbohydrate-containing foods like vegetables (potatoes and corn), fruits, pasta, rice and bread. It does not include foods that provide protein such as meat, chicken or eggs.



Are you still asking yourself what all this means, and how it will help you lose weight? It’s not really a simple answer, but it is easy once you understand.

Log on to the Scandinavian Diets website at www.scandinaviandiets.com . Membership is free. Click on the health library where you’ll find helpful articles and a complete guide to low GI choices.

EXERCISE - THE MAGIC PILL

WWW.SCANDINAVIANDIETS.COM

Exercise will make it all come together!

It’s a big statement, but it’s true. Exercise alone has so many health benefits, it can help everything from a bad mood to the long list of illnesses, and it is the key ingredients to successful weight loss and a healthy lifestyle.

If you follow any healthy diet you will lose weight. Weight loss is 90% driven by the amount of food you consume. Calories in versus calories out is the key to weight loss. If you exercise while you are dieting the difference in your shape will make you very happy when you look in the mirror. Adding exercise will also allow you to burn even more calories.

EXERCISE BURNS CALORIES

Exercise is a form of burning energy. The definition of calories, also known as the kilo calorie is another word for energy. We need energy to fuel our body, and we need to burn excess energy to keep our bodies in a healthy balance. To many of us are consuming more energy, aka calories than we are burning.

Exercise alone provides many health benefits, and is the key to successful weight management!

Exercise will help you burn excess calories, even when after you’re done!

Basic components to exercise: aerobic, resistance/strength training and stretching!

Get the most from your workouts, know what your heart rate should be!

Re-shape and sculpt a new body through resistance training!

Gain flexibility, obtain the appearance of long and lean muscles through stretching!

Set goals, find a buddy, make it a habit!!!!


TO FIND OUT WHICH EXERCISE BURNS THE MOST CALORIES AND HOW MUCH YOU NEED TO DO PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:

WWW.SCANDINAVIANDIETS.COM

How to cut back on sugar

http://www.scandinaviandiets.com/


Follow the Scandinavian Diet guidelines for eating the right foods. Your sugar craving may indicate you’re not getting enough nutrients. Eat all the recommended servings of fruits, vegetable, grains and protein and you will be less likely to supplement your diet with sugar. Following are just a few ideas.

• Avoid fruit drinks and bottled teas – Did you know they can contain 20 to 30 grams of sugar per 8 oz serving. Most bottled drinks are 32 plus ounces.

• Eliminate soda – Soda contributes more sugar to our diets than any other food. Did you know that people who drink large amounts of soda can develop kidney stones!

• Eat healthy snacks – As boring as this sounds it will help keep your blood sugar levels stable so that you won’t be searching for sugar.

For more helpful hints on how to cut back on sugar please visit the health library at our website at http://www.scandinaviandiets.com/