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We have 2 GREAT articles for you this week. Our first piece, by Katrina McKenna, shows the Top 7 Ways that Exercise Helps Diabetics, and that information can literally mean the difference between life and death for those folks!
Next up, we have some very effective information by Wesley Atkins letting us know Why the Low GI Diet is the Key to Your Weight Loss Goals. It's great info that spells out the TRUTH about carbohydrates and the role that they play in your weight loss and fitness efforts!
Enjoy this week's articles and have a great weekend!
Fitness Article - Top 7 Ways that Exercise Helps Diabetics
Copyright © 2005 Katrina McKenna
MetamorFitness
Exercise is an important tool in managing your diabetes in order
to live a longer, healthier life.
1. Exercise increase insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism.
The key problem of Type 2 diabetics is insulin insensitivity, or
insulin resistance. By exercising you can improve how well your
insulin works; this helps you to control your blood glucose
level.
2. Exercise improves your cholesterol levels. Exercise helps by
raising the good kind of cholesterol (HDL) and lowering the bad
kind of cholesterol (LDL). Exercise can also lower triglyceride
levels. This is good news for diabetics as diabetics are at
increased risk for cardiovascular disease. I myself have had
cholesterol problems, but between proper diet and exercise and no
drugs, I now have a much healthier cholesterol levels.
3. Exercise can decrease blood pressure. Many diabetics also have
hypertension or high blood pressure. Exercising can reduce both
your resting blood pressure and your blood pressure during effort
(including exercise). This is very important for reducing your
chances of heart disease and stroke. I also used be on blood
pressure medication, and have been able to get off the drugs.
Because of the strong genetic component, this took more than just
diet and exercise; I take several supplements specifically to
help keep my blood pressure in the healthy ranges. I also work on
stress management and meditate, but exercise is a key ingredient
to lowering it in most people.
4. Exercise can also improve heart efficiency, and help it work
less. This also helps with the cardiovascular risk factors. You
will be able to exercise harder and it does not feel harder. This
will make performing your daily tasks easier. Many people do not
exercise because they think they do not have the energy. They
need to exercise to get the energy. Your resting heart rate can
also lower.
5. Exercise can improve your mood. Diabetes can be a stressful
disease, exercising can help you feel better mentally. Exercise
can even improve depression which can be an issue with a disease
like diabetes.
6. Exercise aids dramatically in weight-loss and maintaining
weight-loss. Specifically, the right kind and right amount of
exercise aids in fat-loss and preservation of muscle tissue.
Losing weight can improve blood pressure, insulin resistance,
glucose levels, and cholesterol levels above and beyond what
exercise alone does.
7. Exercise helps you to reduce your chances of diabetic
complications. Better control of your blood glucose helps prevent
serious complications of diabetes, including blindness,
neuropathy, and kidney failure.
Please talk to your doctor and start exercising!
You will feel so much better!
About the Author
Katrina McKenna is the leading diabetes and heart disease
fitness expert. She is the author of the upcoming book
"Diabetes Secrets: How You Can Lose Weight, Control Your
Blood Sugar, Look Great and Feel Great with Diabetes". For
more information and to subscribe to her free Health and
Fitness Journal please go to: http://www.metamorfitness.com
Fitness Article - Why the Low GI Diet is the Key to Your Weight Loss Goals
Copyright © 2005 Wesley Atkins, All Rights Reserved
Low GI Diet Breakthrough
Losing weight is one of the hardest goals Americans annually seek
to accomplish. The weight loss industry is huge and incorporates
every type of fad diet, pill, cream, and lotion possible.
Instead of falling prey to one of these "lose weight quickly"
fads, entrust your weight loss into something that will guarantee
you results: a low GI diet.
This diet is certainly nothing new and does not require purchase
of any expensive diet foods that are usually packed with
preservatives. A low GI diet is much more than a typical diet-
it is truly a change in your lifestyle, health, and overall well
being.
What does GI Stand for Anyway?
The "GI" in GI diet stands for Glycemic Index. The Glycemic
Index is based on the carbohydrate content of food and how
quickly those carbohydrates affect your blood glucose level.
Foods with a high Glycemic Index are quickly digested and turned
into sugar. It is no surprise that these foods usually lack
necessary vitamins or nutrients and contain needless calories and
fats. Foods with a high Glycemic Index (foods ranking 70 or
greater on the scale) include:
* Foods high in sugar or glucose
* Baked or mashed potatoes
* White Rice
* Regular (not whole grain) bread
* Cookies, cakes, muffins, doughnuts
* Junk foods
A Little Thought and Preparation Make a Big Difference
The method of food preparation also affects the Glycemic Index.
Foods that are cooked or pre-cooked have a higher GI. For
example, instant oatmeal or grits have a higher Glycemic Index
than the same foods cooked in a more traditional manner. Due to
this reason, individuals who are on a low GI diet tend to put
more thought into foods consumed and tend to consume less pre-
cooked, pre-packaged foods filled with preservatives or
additives.
It's All About Choices
By choosing to consume foods with a low Glycemic Index, you are
making a conscious effort to consume foods that are nutritious
and good for you. This diet is also critical for individuals
with diabetes or other conditions that make it necessary to
monitor their blood sugar levels. Make the conscious commitment
to embark on a low GI diet and create a healthy lifestyle.
What foods are classified as low GI? You will certainly be
surprised with the incredibly long list of options available to
individuals currently pursuing a low GI diet! These low GI (55
or less) foods include:
* Most fruits (apples, pears, oranges, berries, etc.)
* High fiber grains (bran, whole grain wheat's)
* Pastas
* Whole milk
* Low-fat yogurt
* Lentils
* Whole grain cereals (Special K, All Bran, etc)
These foods are readily incorporated into a daily diet and
intermixed with foods that have a medium rank on the Glycemic
Index between 56 and 69. These foods should be eaten sparingly,
thoroughly mixed with the low GI foods. Such medium GI foods
include:
* Boiled potatoes
* Dried fruits (raisins and apricots)
* Ice Cream
* Shortbread cookies
Where's the Meat?
If you are wondering where fresh meat, eggs, cheese, and
vegetables rank on the Glycemic Index, it is because these foods
do not contain carbohydrates. For this reason, they are deemed
suitable to consume and still abide by the guidelines of the low
GI diet. Whether you are a bona fide meat eater or a staunch
vegetarian, you are sure to succeed on this great diet.
A low GI diet is excellent for any individual wishing to lose
weight without giving up the foods they love. This diet will
allow you to joyfully consume beloved breads and perfect pastas
without guilt! If you find yourself wanting a lifestyle change
and are ready to lose weight, you'll definitely want to look for
more in-depth information on the easily adaptable GI diet.
About the Author
Wesley Atkins is a fitness and nutrition coach and author of
the "Low GI Diet Breakthrough" ebook. For free tips, weight
loss information, or to find out more about his book, visit:
http://www.lowgidietbreakthrough.com
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