Day 24: The Glycemic Index

What's the Glycemic Index?
Glycemic index is a number. It gives you an idea about how fast your body converts the carbs in a food into glucose, the sugar your body uses for energy. The smaller the number, the less impact the food has on your blood sugar.

Fruit Glycemic Index:
Low GI: Blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, elderberries, raspberries, strawberries, sour green apple

Moderate GI: Cherries, pears, apricots, melons, oranges, peaches, plums, grapefruit, pitted prunes, apples, avocados, kiwi, lemons, limes, nectarines, tangerines, passion fruit, persimmons, pomegranates

High GI: bananas, pineapples, grapes, watermelon, mango, papaya

Eat your Berries!
Of all the superfoods — the nutrient-rich foods high in antioxidants that are thought to fight the ills of aging — few receive more accolades than the berry family. From humble blueberries to their exotic cousins from distant climes, berries have muscled out other super fruits to take a firm stand front and center. Sure, orange fruits and dark leafy greens get their fair shake, but the berries seem to steal the show.

And the attention bestowed on berries is not unfounded. In study after study, the benefits of berries are lauded.

And what about all the other berries that are regularly slapped with the “miracle” label by food marketers and importers? Although many of the exuberant health claims have yet to be confirmed, the bulk of berries are loaded with important nutrients that can go far in combating common deficiencies that may be making you feel less than peppy.

All berries are good to eat during the 30 Days to a Healthy Living plan as they are low on the glycemic index. When berries aren't in season, frozen organic berries are great in your smoothies!

Add berries to your shakes....











Make a refreshing Strawberry Lime Drink...
Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 6 strawberries / 0r raspberries and one thinly sliced lime + 12 finely chopped fresh mint leaves. You can add a Pomegranate Fizz Stick as well, if you want a boost of energy. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.


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