Snacking is an important part of any healthy eating plan. But what to snack on during that mid-meal break? Karen Inge gives you her top ten treats. What’s GI? GI is the abbreviation for glycemic index, the new way of ranking carbohydrate foods. GI measures the rise in blood sugar levels after you eat foods containing carbohydrates. Some foods raise blood sugar levels rapidly to a high level and these are called high GI foods. Low GI foods tend to raise blood sugar levels gradually over a longer period of time. Low GI benefits? Low GI foods are more likely to keep you feeling fuller for longer than high GI foods. They are also more likely to provide a sustained release of energy, so that you can do more mental or physical activity before looking for the next snack or meal. For these reasons, low GI foods are a great choice for anyone wanting to lose weight. Why go low GI with snacks? By incorporating some low GI foods into your meals and going for low GI snacks you will assist your weight loss goals. Snacking is important to keep up your energy levels and curb hunger pangs between meals and low GI choices are more likely to work on both fronts for longer than other foods. The best way to snack right is to remember to pack and carry before you leave home. The Top 10 Low GI Snacks
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