Many people suffer from hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), indicated by fatigue, weakness, dizziness, irritability or having an urge to eat. Others, such as diabetics or those under metabolic stress, experience hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), indicated by extreme thirst, blurred vision, mental disturbance or even coma. People with insulin resistance, such as elderly and overweight persons, may also have problems with blood sugar balance. Both hypo- and hyperglycemia interrupt normal body functions, and could lead to tissue damage, decreased resistance to infections or death with uncontrolled hyperglycemia.
Stategies to minimize these problems include eating small, frequent meals and choosing foods that are high in dietary fiber, have the optimal ratio of protein to carbohydrate and a moderate amount of fat. Because the rate of carbohydrate (glucose) release into the blood stream is slower from these foods, a person is unlikely to experience the sharp fluctuation of blood sugar levels. Sugary, fiber-depleted foods should be avoided as much as possible.
It takes alot of effort to balance a meal or diet, especially with modern nutrient-stripping food processing, busy life styles as well as suboptimal physical conditions. For many people, healthy eating seems almost unachievable. That is when Glycemic Balance can be useful.
Glycemic Balance not only provides complete nutrition essential for the body's physiological functions, but is also high in dietary fiber, quality protein, balanced carbohydrate and contains essential fatty aids. It is dairy-free, and contains no refined sugar.
Glycemic Balance:
- Very low in sugars (4 g per serving)!
- Rice "&" Soy protein: provides isoflavones, excellent for vegans.
- Insulin-FOS (FructoOligoSacharide): A natural soluble fiber source from chicory. It boosts intestinal friendly bacteria growth and helps normalize bowel function.
- Flaxseed meal: good source of omega-3 fatty acids, plant lignans and fiber.
- Lecithin: a rich source of phospholipids for normal cell membrane structure, brain cell function and nerve cell commmunication.
- Sweetened with EnergySmart (fruit juice, natural grains).
- No artificial sweeteners or preservatives
- Use as part of a Zone diet.
Compare Glycemic Balance to other energy drinks.
FD-JFGBx - Glycemic Balance - 650g (23 oz.) jar - $18.95
NUTRITION FACTS
(Vanilla)
Serving Size 1.89oz (53g)
Servings Per Container 10
| AMOUNT PER SERVING |
| Calories 190 | Fat Calories 30 |
| | %Daily Value |
| Total Fat 3.5g | 5% |
| Sat. Fat <1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 150mg | 6% |
| Total Carb. 17g | 6% |
| Fiber 5g | 21% |
| Sugars 4g |
| Protein 22g | |
| Vitamin A 50% | Vitamin C 60% |
| Calcium 34% | Iron 19% |
| Vitamin D 40% | Vitamin E 50% |
| Thiamin 58% | Riboflavin 52% |
| Niacin 59% | Vitamin B6 59% |
| Folate 50% | Vitamin B12 35% |
| Biotin 59% | Panthothenic Acid 30% |
| Iodine 20% | Potassium 20% |
| Magnesium 100% | Zinc 53% |
| Copper 50% | Selenium 43% |
| Manganese 100% | Chromium 83% |
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Additional nutrients in one serving:
Inositol 30mg.
Choline 30mg.
INDREDIENTS
Rice protein, Supro isolated soy protein, glutamine peptides,EnergySmart (fruit juice, natural grains), UltaCel (cellulose gel), coconut, flax seed meal, Insulin-FOS (fructoolygosacharrides powder), lecithin, carrageenan gum, natural flavor and stevia. Vitamin/mineral complexes.