About The Program
Low glycemic diets reduce the possiblity of gaining your weight back. In a report from The American Medical Association Journal it was stated that losing weight with a low GI diet kept the weight off longer than people on a low-fat diet.
Weight loss itself can be the reason for re-gaining weight. Calorie restrictions (especially high restrictions) cause you to become hungry more often and it also slows down your metabolic rate which in turn slows down the amount of fat and calories you burn.
The carbs on this type of diet are absorbed more slowly. This keeps you from getting hungry as quickly. Refined carbohydrates are absorbed and processed quickly in your body and elevates blood sugar levels.
When this happens your pancreas discharges insulin to reduce the blood sugar levels. With your blood sugar level increasing rapidly and then falling again – you’ll feel hungry.
In another report from The American Medical Association Journal it was noted low glycemic diets reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers are also reporting this diet is healthier for Type 2 Diabetics because it controls the blood glucose levels.
Foods You Can Eat
No foods are specifically excluded. However you will eat more unrefined complex carbs, lean proteins, and healthy fats. You’ll limit high GI foods such as sugar, pasta, white bread, rice and potatoes.
The Glycemic Impact Diet at eDiets.com has a great nutritional balance. It provides 40% of calories from low glycemic carbohydrates, 30% from lean proteins such as fish, chicken, beef and pork occassionally (with Vegetarian options also) and 30% from healthy fats including nuts, avocado, and olive oil.
Breakfast may be an egg and cheese burrito with honeydew melon, lunch may be curried turkey salad with flat bread and walnuts, and dinner may be foiled fish with couscous and balsamic tomatoes. You’ll also have snacks and with eating more often you’ll not get hungry.
Exercise
If you choose eDiets they do have a free fitness program as well as online community support, meal planners, shopping lists, recipes and much more.
Costs
With eDiets.com you will pay approximately $18.00 per month for the online program.
There are also books available you can purchase online or at local book stores. I recommend The G.I. Diet: The Easy, Healthy Way to Permanent Weight Loss, 
Pros
- It’s healthy and less of a chance of regaining your weight back
- No specialty foods to buy
- Proven success
Cons
None
Summary
Low glycemic diets help reduce the risk of some diseases and help you lose weight. If you have a real addiction to sugar – this would be great for you.
