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Part-6 Foods that release their sugars modestly and slowly are Low G.I. foods. These are the carbohydrates which we should be including in our diet abundantly . Low GI foods are especially good for people who are determine to lose weight, control heart disease and boost energy levels. They promote wellbeing and keep the body in good shape and health. Low GI foods are usually those that are less processed and refined.

Benefits of Low GI foods: *Stabilize blood glucose levels, energy levels improved and decrease cravings for sugar and sweet foods *Keeps you full for longer time, reducing total daily kilojoule intake *Improved blood glucose control for people with diabetes *a low GI diet can help improve blood lipid profile according to researches *people who are active can use a combination of high and low GI foods to ensure optimal energy stores for exercise performance *A range of low GI foods provide important vitamins and minerals.Low G.I. food examples.are: multi-grain bread, pasta, low-fat milk & yoghurt, most fruit, sweet corn and legumeOats, barely, oatmeal, peanuts, apples and etc.

Fat is needed and required by the body system, no need to be concern in the suggestion that healthy carbohydrates can end up as fat. Because the glucose levels in the body stay at a constant level, an individual eating a meal that consist of low GI foods will not suffer (fluctuations) a rise and then drop in apparent energy levels and will be less likely to be hungry following the meal. Fat in foods can delay or postpone the emptying of food from the stomach. Glucose is absorbed quickly from the small intestine and causes the greatest and most rapid increase in blood-glucose levels of all foods.

Glucose is the main sugar found in the blood, and body's chief source of energy. Blood glucose levels increase and can seriously damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels without the insulin.Glucose in your bloodstream is the most damaging free radicals in your body. It causes aging more than anything else known, your risk of heart disease, triples if the level is very high. Glucose is the molecule whose breakdown provides energy to living cells, and it is the molecule that powers cellular processes. It is important for the brain, since in humans the brain requires some 20 % of the total energy available just to maintain normal function.

Low-GI foods are being seen as a big help to those who have certain medical issues. They have benefits for weight control because they help control appetite and delay hunger. Dietary sources of carbohydrate include bread, cereals, rice, pasta, fruit, legumes, potatoes other root vegetables which are starchy carbohydrates. Foods containing higher levels of sugars - such as cakes, biscuits, pastries, sugary drinks, ice cream and confectionery - should be eaten only in moderation and not every day.

Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars, transported in the blood, and moved into the cells with the help of insulin. (low-GI). It has been suggested that children with behavioral and learning disorders could greatly benefit from removing high-GI foods (such as refined breads, most cereals, cold drinks, energy drinks and sweets that are high in glucose) from their diets. Carbohydrates with a High GI index give the body a sudden increase of energy, soon followed by a sudden"crash" and an abrupt loss of energy. This is due to the rapid breakdown seen in High GI carbohydrates, which results in an unhealthy sharp rise and crash cycle.