Carbs
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The Glycemic Index (GI)
Fiber
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These are also called simple sugars. Simple sugars are found in refined sugars, like the white sugar you'd find in a sugar bowl.
What is Simple carbohydrates
100
What should my blood glucose levels be?
What is 70 to 130
100
How Does Exercise Affect Blood Sugar Levels?
What is When exercising, the body needs extra energy or fuel (in the form of glucose) for the exercising muscles. your muscles take up glucose at almost 20 times the normal rate. This lowers blood sugar levels.
100
What Is Glycemic Index?
What is The Glycemic Index (GI) is a numerical scale used to indicate how fast and how high a particular food can raise our blood glucose (blood sugar) level.
100
Why is fiber so important for the Blood glucose?
What is high-fiber foods take longer to digest and therefore produce a slower rise in blood glucose levels.
200
These are also called starches. Starches include grain products, such as bread, crackers, pasta, and rice.
What is Complex carbohydrates
200
Low blood glucose can make you feel shaky, weak, confused, irritable, hungry, or tired. If it is below 70, waht should you eat?
What is 3 or 4 glucose tablets,1 serving of glucose gel-the amount equal to 15 grams of carbohydrate 1/2 cup (4 ounces) of any fruit juice 1/2 cup (4 ounces) of a regular (not diet) soft drink 1 cup (8 ounces) of milk 5 or 6 pieces of hard candy 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey
200
How often should a diabetic exercise?
What is they should exercise at least three to four times per week for 20 to 40 minutes each session.
200
prolonged exposure to elevated levels of insulin can cause:
What is high triglycerides high "bad" LDL cholesterol low "good" HDL cholesterol high blood pressure insulin resistance increased appetite obesity risk of developing or exacerbating type 2 diabetes
200
Foods high in protein, while not necessarily high in fiber, typically score lower on the glycemic index scale. Some foods - like legumes - are rich in both fiber and protein, and give you a doubly safe glycemic margin
What is meat
300
You can find carbohydrates in?
What is Fruits,Vegetables,Breads, cereals, and other grains.Milk and milk products.Foods containing added sugars (e.g., cakes, cookies, and sugar-sweetened beverages).
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What are healthy ways to eat fruits?
What is Eat fruits raw or cooked, as juice with no sugar added, canned in their own juice, or dried. Also whole fruit is more filling and has more fiber.
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Will you have a low blood sugar reading during a vigerous exercise?
What is YES. Generally, it's good to have a high-carbohydrate snack with you
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People without diabetes will also find it helpful to choose a low to moderate GI way of eating since it can help them to:
What is more carefully regulate their blood glucose and avoid developing the health risk factors noted above reverse Syndrome X conditions, maintain a healthy energy level and avoid feelings of low energy and fatigue
300
Fats do not immediately cause a rise in glucose levels-but stick with healthy fats such as those found in
What is olive and flaxseed oils, fish, and nuts.
400
carbohydrate free food consist of?
What is meat, cheese and salad
400
Healthy none animal fiber is?
What is Nuts, beans, and some soy products are good sources of fiber since they are also vegetables, or legumes.
400
Why does Exercise Improves Mood?
What is When you exercise, your brain releases endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals all work together to make you feel good. In addition, after exercising you may feel a sense of accomplishment and your muscles will relax deeper because of the workout – easing tension and strain.
400
What are Paleocarbs?
What is The carbohydrates that sustained early mankind, the hunter-gatherers: vegetables, fruits and possibly tubers. All these carbohydrates are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals-plus, most have a low GI.
400
Choosing a healthy way of eating each day will naturally ensure that you
What is maintain a healthy GI
500
How many carbs should the average adult eat per meal?
What is 30-55 grams of carbohydrate with each meal
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Who is at risk of diabeties?
What is Are over 45 years old, Are overweight,Are African American, Hispanic, Native American or Asian •Have a family member with diabetes •Have high blood pressure
500
Does exercise help your cholesterol levels?
What is being active boosts high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol and decreases unhealthy triglycerides
500
What are Neocarbs?
What is Carbohydrates that developed as a result of agriculture: grains, legumes and flour products, then eventually, processed grain products such as those made with white flour and sugar, which have a high GI.
500
A food is generally considered to have a high GI if it is
What is rated above 60.
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