Not so milk-and-water way to lose those extra inches: A low-glycemic diet

Here’s a good news for all those out there trying to lose those inches so as to squeeze into their skinny dresses. Having resisted those pastas and muffins, here’s the next big thing which will help you lose weight and thankfully, it’s not a low-fat or low-flavour diet. It is a low-glycemic diet. A low-glycemic diet monitors the blood sugar levels which helps you shed weight. A low-glycemic diet selects those foods based on minimal alteration of circulating glucose levels. It is really important to balance your blood-sugar levels. 

For this, managing your diet is the key.

There are many advantages of a low-glycemic diet. Some of them are:

Better balance in blood sugar levels: Eating low-glycemic foods help in keeping the blood sugar levels under control. This reduces the need for insulin and thus, less hunger pangs.

Reduces the risk of diseases: A diet with low glycemic level reduces the risk of diabetes, coronary heart disease, gallbladder disease, and breast cancer. If the diet is rich in fiber, it’s even more preventive.

Increased level of energy: Low-glycemic foods take longer to digest and thus, provide a continued amount of energy for muscles. Starting your day with a low-glycemic diet is a very good idea.

Better stable moods: Depending on the kind of foods you eat, your mood rises and drops as fast as a rollercoaster. High glycemic diets often give you an immediate but short-lived high and the mood crashes immediately. Whereas, a low-glycemic diet would gradually boost insulin production, keeping blood sugar level in balance. This keeps your mood sunny and even all day long.

Here’s a list of food items which are low on glycemic levels:

üApple
ü  Baked beans
ü  Beans
ü  Whole grain breads
ü  Broccoli
ü  Carrots
ü  Salted cashews
ü  Cauliflower
ü  Celery
ü  Cherries
ü  Chickpeas
ü  Cucumber
ü  Green grapes
ü  Green and brown lentils
ü  Lettuce
ü  Mango
ü  Maple syrup
ü  Oatmeal
ü  Orange
ü  Whole wheat pasta
ü  Peach
ü  Green peas
ü  Brown rice
ü  Lentil soup
ü  Strawberry jam
ü  Sweet potato
ü  Tomato juice and soup
ü  Low-fat yogurt

So folks, go for it and lose those extra inches without having so much to resist! 

Honey: An Elixir

The concept of honey is no less than an alchemical process coming from the far off lands of fantasy, bees extracting nectar from flowers to produce the ultra sweet elixir-honey. But no less magical are the benefits this elixir has. I have come across people who don’t really think honey any good than being a more natural sweetener but this simple ingredient does wonders.

Honey has many benefits and a lot of them are pretty known to most of us. They include its effectiveness to cure wounds, its superiority to sugar, and its antibacterial and antiseptic qualities. So I decided to dedicate this blog to relatively unknown benefits of the elixir. 

Here’s a list:

Prevents cancer

Yes, that’s true! Honey contains carcinogen preventing properties. It has anti-tumor effects and these are being studied with more precision now.

Cures insomnia

Honey improves the quality of sleep, particularly among children. Just like sugar, honey releases serotonin and increases the level of insulin. This serotonin gets converted into melatonin and perks up the quality and length of sleep. The famous milk and honey combination induces a much better sleep by relaxing the mind and the soul.

Resolves scalp problems

Honey has proven to help get rid of dandruff and hair fall. Honey mixed with warm water when applied to hair can substantially reduce itching and if it is applied regularly for at least six months, the problems do not relapse.

Helps with hangovers

This one is for the liquor swillers. Honey comprises of natural sugars like fructose which helps in metabolizing alcohol. Honey is gentle on your stomach and helps one get sober faster.

Helpful for yoga practitioners

Honey helps your body become more vibrant and opens up your body system. It helps with doing yoga as it boosts your body balance.