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Been told to go on a strict GI diet, which is low on bad carbs. Is that the same as a diabetic diet?
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No, they are very different plans. The diabetic exchange diet is an archaic system where various amounts of foods were assigned an “exchange” value. 1 exchange of breads/starches were estimated at 15g of carb (1 small potato, 1 slice of bread, 1 small brownie), etc. The problem is that the foods we eat don’t often fit these 15g amounts (most breads are 17-20g of carb per slice), so you ended up with very inaccurate carb estimations.
The glycemic index assigns values to various foods based on how quickly they are metabolized and their impact on blood glucose. Also very inaccurate and highly disputed on it’s usefulness.
The best method is to keep your carbs at a moderate level, no more than 30-40g per meal.
absolutely. my father was diagnosed as a diabetic in the 80’s and my wife in the last year thought the atkins(glycemic index?) diet would be revolutionary. no they are the same thing. the less refined the carbs the better it is for your body and harder it is for your body to get at the energy stored in the food. plus you get the fiber.
Remember life is about variety just try to make lots of good choices with the occasional bad one. my father still covets his small piece of chocolate cake. It’s hilarious to watch how long it can last. however he knows he can not have two or even another the next day…………….