The Bull stops here

It can get quite confusing which carbohydrates you should include in your diet but it is important for you to understand which carbs your body requires and when to help  reduce body fat and maintain good overall health.

High Glycemic – converted into glucose causes a quick rise in bloods and quick insulin response. Blood sugar falls once insulin has stored glucose in cells. This triggers hunger pangs. So from the sudden outburst of energy you quickly get the slump that proceeds.

Foods include:

• Jacket Potato
• Cornflakes
• White Bread
• White Rice
• Biscuits Sweets
• Sugar
• Fizzy drinks

Low Glycemic – converts glucose slowly, so steady blood sugar levels. Long lasting energy, so you get more sustained supply and feel fuller for longer.

Foods include:

• Beans
• Wholegrains
• Lentils
• Muesli
• Fruit
• Oats

Depending on your lifestyle this will entail what you should incorporate into your food regime. It is important to understand your own body, only you know how quickly you put on weight or how fast you burn off a Sunday lunch and how active you are during the day.

Updated: 11th January 2011