Top 10 High Glycemic Foods: One Reason Why You Are ADD-ADHD

They say, ‘you are what you eat’. Truer words haven’t been said when it comes to the high glycemic foods that make up a large portion of our meals. It is important that we understand the foods we eat and the manner in which they affect the body and the way we feel and act.

Can the food you eat control the way you behave and think? Yes, it can; because it provides the body with energy and initiates changes in its functioning.

The kind of food you choose to eat makes your body react in different ways. In nutrition the key word is ‘moderation’, and high glycemic foods are no different.

The glycemic value of carbohydrates rates them according to the rate at which they convert to glucose in the body and lead to a surge in blood sugar. High glycemic foods are those with a GI of 70 and above, can affect your body in many ways.

They of course provide you a sudden source of energy and while they may be useful for athletes and weight trainers, for most of us they need to eaten with a bit understanding and planning. The rate at which the blood sugar in the body rises is dependent on several factors and not just the consumption of high glycemic foods.

The body is also affected by the manner in which these foods are prepared and the ratio in which they are consumed with proteins and fats. 

Here is the list of top 10 high glycemic foods to be avoided :

1. White bread
2. French fries (Ketchup)
3. Highly refined grains
4. Potato chips
5. Soft drinks
6. Chocolate bars
7. Full fat ice cream
8. Whole milk
9. Breakfast cereals
10. Baked potatoes

While a large percentage of high glycemic foods are also considered as junk food, a lot of foods that have a high glycemic index may surprise you.

For instance watermelon, a fruit which many dieters think will help reduce their weight, is a high glycemic food.

It is important that you understand what high glycemic foods can do to your body and then figure out a way to include high glycemic foods in your diet in small doses. The manner in which high glycemic foods are prepared also affects the blood sugar in the body.

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