Know your Carbs......

Many carb-rich foods are ranked on a scale from 0-100 called the glycemic index. The system measures the speed at which the carbs break down and realease sugar into the bloodstream. Some break down quickly during digestion, causing a drastic rise in the blood sugar levels. " Just because a food has a higer glycemic index rating does not mean that you should avoid it entirely. You can combine a small amount of a high-glycemic foods with a quantity of low-glycemic foods and get a balance.


Carbs do & dont's....

LOW-GLYCEMIC FOODS: Rated 20-45 (allies)

FRUITS:
Apples, berries, grapefruit, peaches, plums

VEGETABLES:
Artichokes, black-eyed peas, asparagus, celery

Grains:
Barley,whole grain pastas, bran cereals

Beverages:
Fresh vegetable juice, green tea, water, tomato juice

MODERATE-GLYCEMIC FOODS: RATED 50-69 (limit consumption)

Fruits:
Grapes, mangos, watermelons,kiwis

Vegetables:
Beets, corn on the cob, potatoes, carrots

Graines:
Basmati rice, oatmeal, pita bread, most pastas

Beverages:
Apple juice, blueberry juice, black cheery juice & orange juice

HIGH-GLYCEMIC FOODS:RATED 70-100 (eat at your own risk)

Fruits:
Banana, raisins, papayas

Vegetables:
Cooked carrots, parsnips, sweet corn, French fries

Grains:
Bagels, donuts, pancakes, white rice

Beverages:
Carrot juice, soft drinks, sports drinks

I know most of you know all this but I thought it was cool how it kinda broke it down a little. I am the worst with this kinda stuff so.....

Good read SEXYMAMA, I know it's posted in the women's fitness part but My mom is starting to get in the fitness groove. And I'm explaining everything to hear. And helping her out with everthing. But good read.