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Medical Weight Loss Diet
Your medical weight loss plan will comprise of a diet in addition to an exercise schedule and other necessary medical therapies. A medical weight loss diet is not a fad diet or quick weight loss eating plan. It is a healthy diet that will aid with your weight loss and prevent further weight gain. This is achieved by assessing your individual needs as well as your current health status and formulating an eating plan based on scientific weight management principles.
Glycemic Index
Glycemic index is the measure of a food’s ability to influence your blood glucose levels. Food is digested, absorbed and processed in the body until it is broken down into the simplest chemical form. Carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars like glucose within the liver. These compounds are then passed into the blood stream where it can reach the cells of the body. This transport mechanism increases the blood’s glucose levels but the entire process is regulated by two factors.