Low/high GI & vitamin names
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Okay What is high GI ?
The quicker carbohydrate food digested + absorbed faster glucose releases in blood stream
What is low GI?
Slower carbohydrate is digested+ absorbed slower glycemic response steady supply of energy better for long term health
What are example of high GI food?
Honey, biscuits, potatoes, white rice\ bread
What are examples of low gi foods?
Brown rice, whole meal pasta , peas, beans , fruits
What is the name of vitamin a ( animal sources)?
Retinol
What is the name of vitamin a (plant source )?
Carotene
What is the name of vitamin d ?
Cholecalciferol
What is the name of vitamin e?
Tocopherol
What is the name of vitamin k ?
Phylloquinone
What is the name of vitamin b1?
Thiamine
What is the name of vitamin b2?
Riboflavin
What is the name of vitamin b3?
Niacin
What is the name of vitamin b5?
Pantothenic acid
What is the name of vitamin b6?
Pyridoxine
What is the name of vitamin b7?
Biotin
What is the name of vitamin b9?
Folate
What is the name of vitamin c?
Ascorbic acid
What is the name of vitamin b12?
Cobalamin
What are ways to lower you’re cholesterol ?
Eat more oily fish eg - salmon, whole grain bread & wholewheat pasta . Exercise more, cut down alcohol stop smoking
What are the 2 main functions of cholesterol
Low density lipoprotein & high density lipoprotein
What is low density lipoprotein?
Unhealthy cholesterol - building up in the arteries to form fatty/ waxy deposits known as plaques
What is high density lipoprotein?
Healthy kind-transports excess cholesterol out of the arteries to liver removes from the body
What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS ) ?
Affects the digestive system effecting symptoms such as cramps, constipation lifelong problem
What should you do if u have IBS?
Homemade meals, keep a diary of what effects you, plenty of exercise , try probiotics