'I beat food addiction and shed five stone after 60 with the help of a low-glycemic diet'
Yvette credits a low-glycemic diet for her weight loss transformation
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There are countless approaches to weight loss, some relatively easy, others significantly more difficult to adhere to.
The low-glycemic diet, which helps control weight by minimising spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels, is widely recommended because it helps curb cravings.
The approach requires avoiding refined and processed grains and limiting concentrated sweets. Healthful fats and protein, on the other hand, are recommended.
A YouTuber over 60 named Yvette claims these dietary rules enabled her to shed a staggering five stone.
The slimmer lost more than 70lbs
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Documenting her transformation on YouTube, she said: “I went on a low-glycemic weight loss [plan].
“I had salmon, I had tuna, trout, two or three times a week. I had a lot of vegetables."
As far as snacks are concerned, a low-glycemic diet allows foods like nut butter, so Yvette included them in her diet as snacks.
“In the middle of the day, if I was hungry, I might cut myself up an apple and spread myself some nut butter on it," she said.
She also allowed herself a handful of nuts when feeling peckish, but warns that the calories in these foods quickly add up.
“Low-glycemic were the types of foods I was eating, but I was still paying attention to the number of calories in my diet," she explained.
“That’s something that you have to do. You can’t lose weight without looking at the calories that you eat every day."
Another area Yvette focussed on was hydration, as the often body misinterprets thirst as hunger cues.
"Water is very important,” she added. “I would have a big glass of water with me at all times. Sometimes you’ll think you’re actually hungry, but you’re thirsty.
“So make sure you’re drinking some water before you take a snack or before you take something to eat."
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Staying hydrated is highly recommended for weight loss
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In a low-glycemic diet, the bottom line is managing blood sugar levels by opting for the right carbohydrates.
Picking healthy sources helps control weight and prevent the onset of a host of chronic conditions.
One way to choose foods in this diet is to assess their glycemic index, which measures how foods affect blood sugar levels.
It rates the effect of a specific amount of food item on blood sugar compared with the same amount of pure glucose.