What foods are considered as giving a natural Insulin Boost?
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What foods are considered as giving a natural Insulin Boost?
All high glycemic foods.
(if you mean "boost" by "elevating" insulin levels)
~SC~
Define 'natural insulin boost'
If you're referring to high insulin spike: that'd be high glycemic carbohydrates
Some examples? You're talking to a layman here.
Dextrose'
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Taken from http://www.homemademedicine.com/diabetes.html
¤Alpha lipoic acid (helps to control sugar level in the blood)
¤chromium picolinate (makes insulin more efficient helping keep sugar level low.)
¤Garlic (helps circulation and regulates sugar level)
¤500 mg of L-glutamine and taurine a day (to reduce sugar cravings and to help release insulin)
¤Siberian Ginseng Extract
From Another Site:
¤Vanadyl Sulfate – Vanadyl sulfate is the biologically active form of vanadium, a trace mineral that mimics the action of the hormone insulin. Studies show that vanadyl is very effective in normalizing blood sugar levels and controlling conditions such as insulin resistance.
¤Bitter Melon – Bitter melon contains polypeptide p or p-insulin (p is for plant). The extract of Bitter Melon produced a 17% reduction in glycosylated hemoglobin A1c after 7 weeks of use(The A1c test is an indicator of the average blood sugar control over the last 2-3 months.)
Not sure if this was what you were looking for
~Nark~
Quote:
Originally Posted by Quake
http://www.hemp.co.uk/images/glycemic.gifQuote:
The Glycemic Index and Food
Foods low on the glycemic index will release glucose gradually into the blood stream whereas foods high on the glycemic index will provoke an immediate response in the blood sugar levels. Foods that contain carbohydrates are usually high on the glycemic index and have the greatest effect on blood sugars. Pasta dishes, bread and potatoes are usually high on the glycemic index. The composition in the carbohydrate will also affect how the body’s sugar levels react. For example, white bread will rate high on the glycemic index whereas wholegrain or rye bread will be rate lower on the glycemic index as it contains more grains and contains complex carbohydrates. Examples of low glycemic foods are breakfast cereals (which are based on wheat bran, barley and oats), wholegrain break, fruit, lentils, soybeans, baked beans etc. Examples of high glycemic foods are white bread, soft drinks, full fat ice-cream, chocolate bars etc.
Source: The University of Sydney
a more extensive table:
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http://www.888younger.com/l58/index_files/bot1.gif
Hope this is what you were looking for
~Nark~
Cheers Nark. Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for the time!