Chocolates & Milk question

**Toenail Juice Z** · 07-30-2007, 07:13 AM

There's still some things that continue to confuse me when it comes to the hi-low glycemic foods/beverages.

Why does a Snickers bar for example only have a GI of 40, when it is loaded with sugar?

Lactose intolerance aside, why are most people on this board advised to avoid milk while cutting? Skim milk has a GI of only 32!

**JC2007** · 07-30-2007, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by Toenail Juice Z

There's still some things that continue to confuse me when it comes to the hi-low glycemic foods/beverages.

Why does a Snickers bar for example only have a GI of 40, when it is loaded with sugar?

Lactose intolerance aside, why are most people on this board advised to avoid milk while cutting? Skim milk has a GI of only 32!

The lactose gives a 'softer' look. If you're not competing then you may be able to get away with it at times. There is also around 12g of sugar per cup of milk, which doesn't help when cutting.

**Slaiv** · 07-30-2007, 11:11 PM

what does GI mean?

***perfectbeast2001*** · 07-31-2007, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by Toenail Juice Z

There's still some things that continue to confuse me when it comes to the hi-low glycemic foods/beverages.

Why does a Snickers bar for example only have a GI of 40, when it is loaded with sugar?

Lactose intolerance aside, why are most people on this board advised to avoid milk while cutting? Skim milk has a GI of only 32!

GI (glycemic index) is a measure of how quickly sugar enters the blood when you eat food. High GI foods give a rapid rise in sugar levels causing a large insulin release. Now this is where it can get complex. The GI rating changes when other ingredients are added. For instance with snickers they not only contain sugar but also fat from peanuts. The fat will slow absorbtion making for a lower GI (although 40 is incorrect for a snickers, it would be higher). The downside to that is that the nuts will add fat content and this may be more likely stored as fat when taken with a sugary treat like chocolate. In a nutshell dont eat snickers if you want to look good!

**Slaiv** · 07-31-2007, 09:25 AM

thank you very much perfectbeast !!!

but how come i dont see the "GI" in anything i eat?

i see the

Total Fat
Sat. Fat
Trans Fat
Poly and Mono
Total Carbs
Fibers
Sugars
Protein

where is the "GI"

and then of course the bottom says usually this is based on a 2000 calorie diet..... but no GI or glycemic index anywhere

**JC2007** · 07-31-2007, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Slaiv

thank you very much perfectbeast !!!

but how come i dont see the "GI" in anything i eat?

i see the

Total Fat
Sat. Fat
Trans Fat
Poly and Mono
Total Carbs
Fibers
Sugars
Protein

where is the "GI"

and then of course the bottom says usually this is based on a 2000 calorie diet..... but no GI or glycemic index anywhere

The GI is not listed on the actual food itself. Go to a search engine and type in Glycemic Index or GI Index and you will be able to view the GI rating of various foods.

**ottomaddox** · 07-31-2007, 11:09 AM

This might help you get on track with your diet: http://www.fitday.com/

Originally Posted by Slaiv

thank you very much perfectbeast !!!

but how come i dont see the "GI" in anything i eat?

i see the

Total Fat
Sat. Fat
Trans Fat
Poly and Mono
Total Carbs
Fibers
Sugars
Protein

where is the "GI"

and then of course the bottom says usually this is based on a 2000 calorie diet..... but no GI or glycemic index anywhere

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 07-31-2007, 03:20 PM

not to hijack, but on the subject of milk, I heard someone say that drinking milk can clog your arteries. I looked at her like she was dumb. Is this true?

***perfectbeast2001*** · 07-31-2007, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by xlxBigSexyxlx

not to hijack, but on the subject of milk, I heard someone say that drinking milk can clog your arteries. I looked at her like she was dumb. Is this true?

full fat milk might add to increased risk of build up in arteries but the same could be said for any fatty food or drink

**Ejuicer** · 08-02-2007, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by Slaiv

thank you very much perfectbeast !!!

but how come i dont see the "GI" in anything i eat?

i see the

Total Fat
Sat. Fat
Trans Fat
Poly and Mono
Total Carbs
Fibers
Sugars
Protein

where is the "GI"

and then of course the bottom says usually this is based on a 2000 calorie diet..... but no GI or glycemic index anywhere

Here's a link that will help you:

http://www.glycemicindex.com/

**PEWN** · 08-02-2007, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by Ejuicer

Here's a link that will help you:

http://www.glycemicindex.com/

good link...

**roundkick** · 08-02-2007, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by Ejuicer

Here's a link that will help you:

http://www.glycemicindex.com/

great link man, thats really good stuff.

**Toenail Juice Z** · 08-02-2007, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by perfectbeast2001

GI (glycemic index) is a measure of how quickly sugar enters the blood when you eat food. High GI foods give a rapid rise in sugar levels causing a large insulin release. Now this is where it can get complex. The GI rating changes when other ingredients are added. For instance with snickers they not only contain sugar but also fat from peanuts. The fat will slow absorbtion making for a lower GI (although 40 is incorrect for a snickers, it would be higher). The downside to that is that the nuts will add fat content and this may be more likely stored as fat when taken with a sugary treat like chocolate. In a nutshell dont eat snickers if you want to look good!

Thanks a lot, that basically answers my question in a nutshell!.