What is a ‘Low Glycemic’ diet? … and Why You Should Care if You are ADD-ADHD

In this article we are going to explore how the GI (glycemic index) effects people with ADD-ADHD.

   There are over 50 conditions that mimic ADD-ADHD, but non-stable blood sugar levels is one of the most notorious culprits.

Most kids experiencing ADD symptoms like fidgeting, anxiousness, and irritability can be linked to a "bad" glycemic diet.

This article will introduce you to the "GI" and how you can do simple things to eliminate your ADD-ADHD symptoms.

note: No drug should be taken for ADD-ADHD until this approach has been tested. 

What is a ‘Low Glycemic’ diet? (for ADD ADHD)

The low glycemic diet was created on the basis of the glycemic index, which is a method of ranking carbohydrates. The glycemic index was first introduced by Dr. David J. Jenkins in 1981. It was primarily formed to assist diabetics control their blood sugar. Glycemic index essentially explains how certain foods, specifically carbohydrates, generate a rise in blood sugar in the body. 

The foods that are given a low GI or Glycemic Index rank increase blood sugar gradually, unlike high GI foods that lead to a rapid increase in blood sugar. A sudden increase in blood sugar leads to an increase in the insulin flow in the body.

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