If you’ve ever tried to lose weight you know how difficult and confusing it can be. There’s so much information (and misinformation) available at your fingertips, it can be hard to determine what recommendations to follow. Unfortunately, for most people it’s a process of trial and error, picking and choosing strategies that work for their particular body and lifestyle.
A new study to be published in the May 2009 issue of The Journal of Nutrition looked at the impact of a high-glycemic index breakfast versus a low-glycemic index breakfast on fat burning during exercise in sedentary women. Previous research has shown a link between consuming low-glycemic index foods before exercise and increased fat utilization in athletes. The study found that sedentary women (8) who consumed a breakfast containing low-glycemic index foods burned more fat during exercise (walking for 60 minutes) and felt more full during recovery (eating lunch).
The glycemic index is a measure of the effect of carbohydrate containing foods on blood sugar. In general, foods that break down quickly and release glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream rapidly are considered to have a high-glycemic index. Foods that break down slowly and release glucose gradually into the bloodstream are considered low-glycemic index foods. You need to keep in mind however, that there are many factors that can influence the glycemic index of a food such as the presence of fat or fiber. Fat and fiber slow down digestion and can lower the glycemic impact of a food. Also, a low-glycemic index food eaten in large quantities can have the same impact as a high-glycemic index food.
What does this mean for us? Well, if you’re looking to lose weight and burn more fat during exercise, you may benefit from eating a breakfast with a low-glycemic load (total impact of the meal on blood sugar) such as oatmeal and a hard boiled egg or whole wheat toast with peanut butter and bananas instead of a plain bagel with jelly or sugar sweetened cereal with milk and orange juice.
The bottom line, eating the right carbs like fruits, vegetables, whole-grains and beans as part of a healthy, balanced diet can help you lose weight and feel more satisfied while eating easily digested carbs like white bread, sugar sweetened beverages or highly processed foods can contribute to weight loss and promote diabetes and heart disease.
- Lauren
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