Low Glycemic Recipes

We have provided you with some great low glycemic recipes (scroll to bottom for recipes) made from foods listed on the low glycemic food list to get you started on a new way of eating! If you print out the glycemic index list of foods you will be able to modify your old recipes and seek out new ones that are made with low glycemic foods and begin eliminating the high glycemic foods from your diet. I would highly recommend that you do this until you are in the habit of cooking this way.

To make this easy it is best to get rid of all the foods you don't need anymore, the high glycemic foods. They contribute to fat storage, cause food cravings and over eating and are simply not healthy. Throw away your saturated fats that are on the "bad fats" list. See high glycemic foods for a list of these high glycemic fats. The only exception would be butter but until you have reached your goal weight don't use it and then only minimally. Bread tastes great dipped in a little olive oil. Eliminate all the high glycemic sugars. You don't need them and they are the worst cuprits for raising your blood sugar. Natural sugars can be used for the occasional special dessert after you've reached your goal weight.

Now comes the fun part. Stock your pantry with olive oil, raw nuts, seeds, wholegrains and legumes. Many natural foods stores sell olive oil in bulk and you can take your own jar so it is not so expensive. Remember you will be using very small amounts for cooking and salad dressings. Become familiar with the low glycemic food list and get to know your local farmer's market. Buy fresh and local ingredients from your neighbors and support local growers. Buy your dried goods and staples at natural foods stores or at discount stores if they are good quality. The outlet grocery store in my town has lots of great brands, goal cheese and even sells organic produce occasionally at very low prices. Low glycemic recipes should include lots of omega-3 foods and high fiber foods.

Organic foods do cost more because it costs more to grow produce when you are enriching the soils with nutrients and not using toxic chemicals to control pests and weeds. This is what we want and need. It's labor intensive but it's a labor of love. You will be supporting healthy resources for your community and a healthier environment for us all. When you give up fast food eating and dining out more than is necessary you will have the extra funds to cook healthier foods. Look for cookbooks and recipes that incorporate the Mediterranean style of cooking and eating. The low glycemic recipes below will get you started. Check back often because we will continue to add low glycemic recipes.

Quinotto

Breakfast Burrito

Healthy Potato Salad

Taco Meat Recipe

Low Fat Smoothie Recipes