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SoyJoy Challenge 3 – What Say You?

For this week’s challenge, we’re supposed to write about Soyjoy and Glycemic Index. So here goes! Teacher nadnut is gonna answer your questions on Glycemic Index and Soyjoy.

Q: I’ve only heard about carbs and calories. What the heck is Glycemic Index?
A: Glycemic Index (from hereon shall be referred to as GI) is the ranking of carbohydrates according to their effects on our blood sugar /glucose levels. Foods that are high GI are quickly digested and turned into sugar. GI is basically a ranking of carbohydrates according to their effect on our blood glucose levels. A low GI food will release glucose more slowly and steadily. A high GI food causes a more rapid rise in blood glucose levels.

The glycemic index range is as follows:
Low GI = 55 or less
Medium GI = 56 – 69
High GI = 70 or more

Q: Give me some examples of food that contain high GI.

A: As shown in the picture above, these are some examples of food that is classified as high GI. These foods usually lack the necessary vitamins or nutrients and contain needless calories and fats. Foods with a high Glycemic Index (foods ranking 70 or greater on the scale) include:

• Foods high in sugar or glucose
• Baked or mashed potatoes
• White Rice
• Regular (not whole grain) bread
• Cookies, cakes, muffins, doughnuts
• Junk foods

Q: So what harm can these high GI food do?

A: As you can see in the pictures above, high GI items are carbohydrates that break down rapidly. As we all know, when energy isn’t used, it gets converted to…. FAT! Which isn’t good if you’re trying to control your weight! There is also compelling evidence that states that high GI is associated with the increased risk of obesity. Eating a lot of foods that contain high GI can be extremely detrimental to your health because it pushes your body to extremes and some studies have suggested that diets heavy in high-GI foods can contribute to weight gain, diabetes and heart disease.

Q: Ahhhh I see. Now tell me why I should consider switching to eating low GI foods.

A: Your body will digest these foods slowly leaving you feeling full for longer and allowing you to eat less calories without feeling hungry. Several lines of recent scientific evidence have shown that individuals who followed a low GI diet over many years were at a significantly lower risk for developing both type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease than others. Switching to eating mainly low GI carbs that slowly trickle glucose into your blood stream keeps your energy levels balanced and means you will feel fuller for longer between meals.

Not convinced? Here’s more reasons why!

* Low GI diets help people lose and control weight
* Low GI diets increase the body’s sensitivity to insulin
* Low GI carbs improve diabetes control
* Low GI carbs reduce the risk of heart disease
* Low GI carbs reduce blood cholesterol levels
* Low GI carbs can help you manage the symptoms of PCOS
* Low GI carbs reduce hunger and keep you fuller for longer
* Low GI carbs prolong physical endurance
* High GI carbs help re-fuel carbohydrate stores after exercise

Q: Last question! Why should I try SoyJoy?
A: Every Soyjoy bar begins with high-quality, non-genetically modified whole soybeans. Unlike other soy products that use highly processed soy protein isolates, the whole soy ground into every Soyjoy bar keeps the rich fiber and heart-healthy soy nutrients intact. Whole soy is packed full of antioxidant isoflavones, high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, polyunsaturated fatty acids, fiber, and all nine amino acids essential to human nutrition. Plus, whole soy is low in saturated fat and cholesterol free. All those healthy sounding terms mean that soy, a superfood, is a smart choice for your body. The many nutrients packed into a small soybean help promote healthy hearts, bones and bodies. Whole soy has got a leg up on other legumes when it comes to health. Not only is it healthy, it’s tasty too!

I’ve come to an end of my lesson. I hope you’ve picked up some valuable tips!

As mentioned in my first ever Soyjoy entry, comments are very valuable to us, especially for this challenge. So please do comment! Every comment in this entry will get double the chance for the lucky draw I’ll be conducting should I win this trip! Last day to comment = 14th June! Thanks once again for your support! Please do keep those votes coming in! You can vote once every three hours. Voting ends on June 28th 🙂

References:
http://www.soyjoy.com/soy-benefits.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycemic_index
http://www.the-gi-diet.org/lowgifoods
http://www.glycemicindex.com
http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/48737/e_diet/why_the_low_gi_diet_is_the_key_to_your_weight_loss_goals.html
http://www.asiaone.com/Health/Eat%2BRight/Story/A1Story20070920-26189.html

Credits:
Thanks to the lovely Colin Tan who has helped me with this challenge once again and much love to Pitstop Cafe who loaned me the Jenga blocks for this challenge. 🙂

207 thoughts on “SoyJoy Challenge 3 – What Say You?”

  1. Hey! I think the photos are really cute and makes it easy to understand about GIs and why is Soyjoy the preferred snack~!!!

    I will definitely try Soyjoy~!!!

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  2. Low GI helps us in many ways, and is healthier in the long run.

    It’s interesting to see interesting facts about Low GI food, and the benefits of eating SoyJoy bars. 🙂

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  3. oh noes. all my fave foods are high GI food! 🙁 byebye nutella. i guess i’ll have to cut back on those, and try to eat healthier instead. never knew abt GI till today! definitely informative. even rice and potatoes are not spared. are noodles high GI food too? if so, what should we asians be eating?! 🙁

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  4. Now you really got me understanding what is the meaning of high and low GI and giving SOYJOY a try. Very infomative blog.

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  5. This post is very informative, thanks for sharing. It enrich my day. Gotta keep this short as I’m rushing off to get myself some SoyJoy bars! Ciao!

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  6. Woah, lots of information that I didn’t pay attention to. Actually I have tried one of these bars, think the chocolate/orange bar. It was something that I need to get used to. Is abit different from the other regular cereal bars that I have ate before. But nonetheless, these extra information are really useful.

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  7. Wow.. that’s a great lesson. I think its the perfect food I’ll eat after a gym session as I always feel super hungry after gym and huge craving for high GI food. I will definitely stuff more stomach with health food like Soy Joy after a great workout. : ) thanks Natnut.

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  8. Its very informative and easily digested. 🙂 Will definitely try for the “little effort” as opposed to the “much effort” with SoyJoy!

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  9. Imma chips junky and somehow the chips look way more appetising. of course after this lesson, soyjoy will be my next ideal snack.

    love the pictures. super-upsizingly well done!

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  10. Interesting way of putting points across!

    The more I read, the more tempted I am to get myself some Soyjoy bars!

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  11. Well this certainly made me understand what the hell is GI. You’re making me health conscious already. Yes, time to ditch the chips for some Soyjoy bars.

    Btw, nicely done comics. I like the Jenga interpretion. 🙂

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  12. Erm, small error on the last picture…Chicken nuggets may be fried and thus have oil thus, they contain high LDL concentrations. However Glycemic index is about carbs, so i’m not sure if its rite…

    Julian: Hey bro! Those are mcwings! And they are covered in batter! Sugar and starch = carbs. Batter = starch!

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  13. OMG! This is what i am looking for! where the hell can i get this whatever soyjoy!?
    I need this cos I’ve no time to eat and i am weightless! lol
    as long not made from china ok lor! hahaha!

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  14. As always, Nad nad for the win (: Your pictures looked so cute and comical! Love the illustration. Rock on babe! See you on Sunday!

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  15. Looks good sis! very informative, and cute illustration of how the different food products are being compared!

    JIAYOU!

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  16. Great info on Glycemic Index. I am glad there is Soy Joy produced to help us control our G.I.
    May more of us eat healthily with Soy Joy.
    “You are what You Eat”…Eat well. Thank you, Nadia & Soy Joy. …..(writer has left to go buy Soy Joy at 7 eleven nearby).:)

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  17. wah i didnt know about low gi before, this is very informative! just a side note, how come not everyone has posted?

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  18. This is one hellva good entry…something different from those old school diagrams and words and more words…

    but i can’t live without nutella and french fries!

    p.s: u look good in specs

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  19. Like the infomercial… hahaha…

    Looks like I eat high GI food… there should be a GI Joe joke here somewhere… but i can’t think of one right now…

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  20. I love the comics style lessons teacher nadnut 😀
    i learnt a lot today! i didnt know what GI was haha 🙂
    totally educated. thanks! 😀

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  21. a wise guy once told me…

    Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways – Chardonnay in one hand – chocolate in the other – body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming ‘WOO HOO, What a Ride

    But cheers to soyjoy anyways =P

    PS: the comic outlay is really cool! teach me one day.
    heh

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  22. Ok, other then the cute outfit and the cute get-up,

    Cher, i finally know what is Glycemic Index!!

    So when is my soyjoy coming? i like the chocolate orange ones though! hehehe

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  23. I like the way the educating is through the pictures. It does make me read. Mission accomplished Teacher Nad!

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  24. haha…i can’t help but think of a public service announcement, “Auntie Nadia knows what’s good for you. Come come. Eat Soyjoy. Make you less fat.”

    ;p

    Good post though…Before this, the only ‘GI’ I knew was GI Joe.

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  25. alamak ‘cher! i just had risotto for dinner, which you say is very high in GI right? die lah..

    i guess i will eat SOYJOYs and fruits for the next 3 days 🙁

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  26. I can see that you put in a lot of effort in this post! Went to see the other contestants entries, Honeymeow’s one is very detailed and good, Hisfoodblog is not bad lah, nice prize. Euniquefair only just posted hers and one of her readers is flaming you for having many coments, think they should consider the fact she posted hers so late lor. Nanyate hasnt posted hers at all lah. I think my favorite wud have to be yours and Honeymeow’s.

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  27. hi Nadnut! i’ve been an avid reader since 2006! gotta say your entry is the best of evebryone else! will ask my friends to vote and comment too! all the best babe!

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  28. heya nadnut! dunno if you remember me but i’m your htm junior! all the best for this competition!

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  29. Wow! Thats really cool! now I know why I have not been able to loose those fats in my tummy area.. guess gotta try SoyJoy n see if it works.

    Thanks for all the info Nad! was really enlightening! 🙂

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  30. Thwack me! Thwack me!

    haha….. anyway is this GI thing a new concept of something? I have never heard of this GI thing until in recent years.

    New discovery or just the latest fad that people are starting to notice and pick up?

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  31. chee cher chee cher! Wah how come got spanking one… ya lor learnt something leh. How can get soyjoy to stock up my luggage bag regularly?

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  32. How come you didn’t rope in your cat for this challenge? Imagine if we had your cat as your student LMAO

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  33. hehe babe you’re so cute!
    Lol, omg but i still can’t stay away from HIGH GI fooooodie~
    CALBEE CHIPPPPPPPPSS~~
    No wonder i’m getting fatter and fatter!

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  34. Wow! That’s one heck of a powerful blog post on the Glycemic Index with comprehensive references plus visual illustration some more. Such effort deserves a comment!

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  35. I think this entire entry is brilliantly crafted! The photos especially, made the understanding of what is GI is so much easier! Love it.

    Okay, I’ll give Soyjoy a try. *pinches tummy fat*

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  36. hey nad, that was a great tutorial session!! love your comic strip photos! haha..

    i did try SoyJoy before. Though it’s low GI, but one bar wasn’t filling enough for me.. 🙁

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  37. Hi Nadnut!

    I like how you teach us about low gi! Very interesting and captivating! Now I just want to fill my diet with those bars! Which flavour do you think is the best??

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  38. Intresting and entertaining, see that you take alot effort in making the entry not so boring but fun to read.

    I’ll definitely try it someday.

    Cheers.

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  39. U r so good in promoting.It makes me wanna go for SoyJoy.Anywhere,I have this friend who instead of saying chinese,she said ‘ching chong’.Is it similar with the meaning u call ching chong boy = Chinese bOY?

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