August 12th, 2009 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
Fat burning appears to be enhanced when a 60-minute walk follows a breakfast of low glycemic-index carbohydrates, according to a small study from the University of Nottingham in the UK.
High Glycemic-Index carbohydrates, such as white bread and pure sugar, are known to have a more pronounced effect on the body’s blood sugar levels whereas low glycemic index foods (LGI) will [...]
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April 17th, 2009 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
Eating a breakfast with a low glycemic index may increase the fat burning during exercise, according to British researchers. They studied fat-burning rates with exercise after two different types of breakfast–one that had a high glycemic index and one that had a low glycemic index. Women exercised by walking briskly for 60 minutes three hours after [...]
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July 9th, 2007 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
For weight loss and cholesterol control, a diet high in foods that release energy slowly and consistently into the blood stream, such as beans, whole-grain bread, and unsweetened cereals, is better than a diet high in foods that release sugar rapidly, such as white bread, white rice, and soft drinks. Foods with a lower glycemic [...]
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