GI Diet - Page 15

farmgrrl · 06-08-2008, 12:50 AM

Hey gals I'm only on page 6 of this thread, it's great! I just bought the books (the GI Diet and Living the GI Diet) on Amazon so they should come soon.

I have been doing the Insulin Resistance diet but I've also read the Glucose Revolution book in the past and have a pretty decent understanding of the GI. One thing I wanted to address because there was a lot of concern about it in page 5-6 of this thread:

Sugars in dairy products. The 'Sugars' section of the label refers to lactose, which does not have a high glycemic index. Don't look at the sugars part of the nutrition label, but look at the ingredients. You are looking for sugar (sucrose) or high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Fructose doesn't have a high GI so if it's added it's not as bad. I don't know if this is the way that the GI Diet works since I have not read the book yet, but that's the way the Insulin Resistance diet explains it. Hope that helps!

laikola · 06-08-2008, 01:21 AM

thanks farrmgirl!!!

I'm glad to hear everyone is doing well!!! I'm "fully" getting back on track on Monday after my few weeks off! ;-)

BTW if anyone read my earlier post about AF problems....all is fine!! Just 5 days late...she just decided she wanted to be here on the stupid weekend!! Stupid B***h. :-)

farmgrrl · 06-08-2008, 11:13 AM

I ordered the books last night so they have not come yet. But I'm not sure I can do this diet. I have some questions:

1. Full-fat dairy. We actually are a small dairy operation with dairy goats, so we have all our own milk. There's not really a way for us to make skim milk. Do you think it's OK to have full-fat if I limit my amounts? I don't really have much milk anyway, maybe 1/2 cup a day in my coffee and 1/2 cup more if I have cereal.

2. Fat-free cheese: I can't do it. It tastes like rubber and it seems like 'fake' food to me. Is 2% good enough?

AnnieC · 06-08-2008, 02:34 PM

I am using low fat cheese, which is pushing it with me. You are right about the rubbery/plastic texture. One of my life's greatest pleasures is cheese! I got some of the Babybel (Laughing Cow) cheeses today. They are "light" but not fat free. We'll see how they are. I also got 2% fat Greek yogurt and cottage cheese.

LaTejanaFria · 06-08-2008, 03:44 PM

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What is Stevia? I don't like Splenda and I'd like to give Stevia a try. Where do you find it?

Stevia is a natural, alternative sweetener that has no glycemic load. I have small packets (like those for Sweet n Low, Splenda, etc.) that I carry around with me. There are also drops, some that are flavored. Some people say there's an aftertaste, but I don't taste it.

I found a box of packets and the unflavored drops at my local grocery story (Kroger and HEB). If I want the flavored drops, I have to go to a health food store.

I have another earlier post on this thread about yogurt. I make my own with non-sweetened organic soy milk.

MusicLdi · 06-08-2008, 04:46 PM

Grape*Antler: I haven't bought my bike yet, shopping around for the best deal. I've been talking about it so much that DH wants to get one too!! That is very exciting for me. He usually won't exercise with me, but is very supportive, and finally I have found something we can do together!! I will keep you posted on how it goes. I haven't been on a bike in years!!!

AnnieC · 06-08-2008, 05:10 PM

Ok so about snacks...

I am an IR Diet convert and the whole snack thing has me confused. I usually eat lunch around 1:00 so I go a long period of time without eating. How much is too much of a snack? I was thinking a container of unsweetened applesauce, 10 macadamia nuts, and a yogurt or something. Is this acceptable? I guess I'm just curious as to how much is too much when it comes to snacking. I'm assuming as long as it's green light it's ok?

farmgrrl · 06-08-2008, 05:13 PM

I've always heard a guideline about snacks that it's about 100-200 calories. Less than a meal. That's not GI Diet guidelines or anything, just something I have heard. I'm still doing the IR Diet and try to have no more than 1 serving of carb in a snack, and 2 for a meal. Maybe that will help you.

AnnieC · 06-08-2008, 05:29 PM

Thanks! I was thinking that too. I just get so starved between breakfast and lunch. I'll see what I can come up with.

AnnieC · 06-08-2008, 05:36 PM

Good news...the Babybel Light cheeses are actually good! I had a little "wheel" today. I'm excited. I figure as long as I keep to one of those a day I'll be fine.

lj2blessed · 06-08-2008, 09:37 PM

Laura - sorry about AF's timing. Seem's mine has taken that habit, too. Since she's regulated herself to 28 days clockwork (like when I was on BCP), she's taken to coming the last Saturday of the month! What's up with that?

ttotays · 06-08-2008, 11:46 PM

Hi ladies - seems as though I have missed a lot!

Misty - I think that if you are limiting your intake of dairy products that is better than not. And if you are making other changes to lower your glycemic load you are going to see and feel changes.

I really need to do some grocery shopping so I may go tomorrow after work. We for sure have enough to get through tomorrow.

I am officially down 11 lbs. I think part of that is just from me not feeling so well this week and the sore throat making me avoid eating... so it may bounce up a bit but I will take what I can get!!!!!

bushwicks_nena_19 · 06-09-2008, 04:03 PM

Hey everyone

Just had to say that I finally went to Barnes & Noble during my lunch hour and bought the GI Diet book plus like 4 other books...I will definitely start reading it tonight if I dont have to put in some overtime hopefully I dont. I have alot of reading to do but it seems worth it. Hope everyone is doing fine.

scmjem · 06-09-2008, 04:44 PM

I have been doing low gi diet for a month or so. I have lost some weight but it continues to be very very slow for me. I guess slow is better than nothing. I am hoping my body will start to change and the weight will come off faster.

AnnieC · 06-09-2008, 08:06 PM

What is everyone using for jelly? In the book it says to look for one that says double fruit. I found Polaner, which is 100% fruit and only sweetened with juice. I was going to stir some in with cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.

Also, Green Giant makes individual servings of vegetables you can take to work and steam in the microwave. They are pretty nifty-I had one today. I think each box has two servings of veggies. I had one today that was seasoned.