Low GI on the road!

Good morning,
Our team members are active people with a busy social schedule, and that is great! However, eating out, on the road or with friends, how to make our best to stay low GI and avoid blood sugar peak.

The first thing to watch for is alcohol. Remember that 1 gram of protein equals 4 calories, one gram of carbs equals 4 calories, but one gram of alcohol equals 7 calories, almost as much as one gram of fat which equals 9 calories. Therefore if you are to have a drink, avoid soft drinks, and fruit juices. Instead, opt for vegetables juice, or for water (mineral or not) with a piece of lemon or lime or any herbal tea.

When eating out, avoid breads, and order salad with lemon or olive oil and balsamic vinegar. You may also order any type of steamed vegetable with a piece of grilled fish or chicken. Stay away from potatoes, dips, pasta with white sauce, red meat, pork and anything fried.

Before going out, have a one of our low GI bars (10 grams of protein), you will be less likely to be starving and putting anything in your mouth. and drink lots of water at the restaurant!

Enjoy!

PS Team members please check your inbox soon, you will have this coming week menu with recipes according the the Coop specials! I will also be sending an invitation for the lentils and beans workshop! )