Eat Smart Master Plan

“If God made it, I can eat it.
…if it’s in its natural, unprocessed state, that is!”
Mari Ann Lisenbe

“Are You Ready To Burn Belly Fat and Lose Your Fat Stomach?”

The MARI Method, Low Glycemic Eating Plan

Eat Smart to lose stomach fatIn the MARI Method, we will be eating foods with a Low Glycemic Index (GI), with special attention given to sugar. This is the way that I’ve been eating for over 10 years now, and it’s the type of eating plan you can actually stick to for life! But don’t worry, I’ve made it easy for you by separating food items using color coded charts (see below)!.

What is the Glycemic Index (GI) and why is it so important?

The glycemic index is a ranking system for carbohydrates based on their immediate effect on blood sugar (glucose) levels. Carbohydrates with low glycemic indexes break down slowly, releasing glucose gradually into the system. Conversely, carbohydrates that breakdown quickly during digestion have high glycemic indexes. Food with a high glycemic index cause your blood sugar levels to spike quickly. This is followed by a rapid drop in levels, which causes you to crave more carbohydrates.

Why Choose Low Glycemic (GI) Foods?

• Low GI diets can help people lose weight
• Low GI foods keep you fuller for longer
• Low GI can prolong physical endurance
• Low GI means a smaller rise in blood glucose levels after meals
• Low GI helps prevent mood swings and brain fog
• Low GI can improve (and prevent) diabetes

Is Sugar Really All That Bad?

In a word… YES! Over consumption of sugar has been linked to obesity, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. To get a clear understanding of the severity of this, take the time to read this article: Obesity Linked to 9 Forms of Cancer
And, yes, this even means naturally occurring sugars such as those found in fruit! While our plan does include some fruit, you will learn to identify the best fruits to choose when it comes to their GI.

It VERY important that you become fanatical about reading labels! You should be aware of what you are putting in your mouth, and the best way to do that is by reading labels.

STEP 1 – Food Guidelines

WHAT TO EAT

We will build our daily food choices from the tables below.
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