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| What Food Will Provide Sustained Energy Throughout The Day? The Acai Berries? YES! |
| Written by Jeremy Liddle |
| Monday, 28 September 2009 12:10 |
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Well what is it about acai berries that delivers sustained energy?
Well what is it about acai berries that delivers sustained energy? Fibre and carbohydrates, however these don't provide sustained energy in all foods. Carbs, when eaten, delivery sugar into the blood. Certain Carbs cause the sugar to be released very fast, and others more slowly. The glycemic Index (GI) measures the rate of sugar rise caused after a food is consumed. If the GI is low then the food is digested and absorbed more slowly, delivering a slower rise in blood sugar. Foods such as highly processed bread and lollies cause blood sugar to increase very fast. Blood sugar levels need to be maintained at a normal level in order to keep the body healthy and working efficiently. So if blood sugar levels rise it stimulates the pancreas to deliver insulin into the blood. Insulin is the substance that tells all the cells to absorb more sugar, in turn causing blood sugar to reduce again. When foods that contain or release too much sugar are eaten, the body releases extra insulin. The extra insulin results in too much sugar being absorbed and then the sugar level dropping below the healthy level. This is what happens and what is experienced after a sugar rush. This activity does not deliver sustained energy and can leave the person feeling low on energy. With a glycemic load (GL) of 0.5, acai berries delivery a slow and sustained blood sugar rise. GL is a newer and more accurate way to determine the effect of certain carbohydrates in the blood. It gives a better picture than GI alone as it also takes into account the volume of carbohydrate eaten. A Gl of 10 or less is considered a small level, and so a food with GL 10 or less helps to control blood sugar levels and lowers the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Acai has a GL of 0.5, which means that it delivers the sustained energy needs for today's hectic life. The dietary fibre in Acai acts like a sponge, mixes with all the digestive juices in our bodies binding to the good eaten, and helps to slow down digestion. Instead of getting a sugar rush after a meal, the sugar is released slowly, providing sustained energy! This also helps control appetite and delays hunger. Which means that it may help prevent weight gain and therefore the risk of obesity. Unlike most juices, most of Acai's kilo joules come not from sugar but from the healthy unsaturated omega-6 and omega-9 fats. This is one juice that can be consumed guilt free! It can provide a satiated and full feeling due to the high fibre content and at the same time provide sustained energy, unlike other fruit juices! Acai is usually mixed with apple juice, which has a low GI- to provide the same sustained energy as an Acai berry smoothie. About the Author: Jeremy Liddle is a experienced authority on shipping and sales of acai berries in Australia. He has been running health food and beverage operations in Australia & overseas for over 7 years. RioLife is offering free delivery in Australia as a limited special. Click here to buy acai berries now, and click here for more nutritional information about the acai berry. |