Glycemic index and Usana macro optimizers for a better glucose control

Glycemic index – Usana Macro optimizers are low glycemic

The glycemic index (GI) was developed to rank different foods according to the extent to which they increase blood glucose following ingestion.

Foods that are assigned a higher GI score generally contain higher levels of rapidly digested carbohydrates and produce a larger rise and fall in blood glucose. High-glycemic foods provide quick energy, but it is usually short-lived and hunger soon returns. High-glycemic diets have been linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and heart disease. Many convenience foods on the market today are high glycemic.

Macro optimizers and the glycemic index The glycemic index ranks food on a numeric scale : Low-glycemic index = 55 or less Medium glycemic index = 56 to 69 High glycemic index = 70 or more
Nutrimeal	23
Almond Creme fibergy	52
Peach mango fibergy	25
Oatmeal raisin nutrition bar	34
Peanut butter crunch nutrition bar	26

Foods with a lower GI score generally contain lower levels of carbohydrates and/or carbohydrates that are digested more slowly and produce a more gradual and relatively lower rise in blood glucose. Low-glycemic foods provide greater satiety and sustained energy. By virtue of their slow digestion and absorption, low-glycemic foods can help control appetite and delay hunger.

FRENCH VANILLA NUTRIMEAL
	Nutrimeal meal-replacement shake is a balanced shake mix that provides a source of quality proteins along with fibre and comprehensive array of vitamins

WILD STRAWBERRY NUTRIMEAL™
	Reformulated Nutrimeal is a great-tasting, low-glycemic nutritional drink mix that contains quality protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and many micronutrients.

DUTCH CHOCOLATE NUTRIMEAL
	Nutrimeal is a nutritious, low-glycemic meal replacement drink and a quality source of protein, carbohydrates, beneficials fats, and many micronutrients.

ALMOND CREME FIBERGY ®
	FIBERGY is the easy and delicious way to get your daily requirement of healthy fibre. FIBERGY’S ratio of soluble to insoluble fibre is ideal for maximum health benefits and is an excellent source of dietary fibre

PEACH MANGO FIBERGY®
	With a smooth texture and great taste, Peach Mango FIBERGY is something you will look forward to every day. The high fiber content also will leave you satisfied, so you won’t be looking for a snack an hour later.

OATMEAL RAISIN NUTRITION BAR™
	A delicious, healthy snack, Nutrition Bars provide a beneficial energy source in a flavourful bar. They provide healthy carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH NUTRITION BAR™
	Low-glycemic Snacks providing healthy carbohydrates, proteins, and fats so you can maintain the energy you need to get through the day