Q: The glycemic index classifies foods that contain carbohydrates based on their impact to your blood sugar. The higher the food on the glycemic index, the higher its impact on your blood sugar levels. Insulin resistance occurs in your body when a normal amount of insulin released by your pancreas no longer has the appropriate impact on your blood sugar levels. Some scientists believe that eating too many refined carbohydrates and sugars will increase insulin resistance in the body. Known risk factors for insulin resistance are obesity and inactivity. Low-GI foods, like fruit, vegetables and skim milk raise your blood sugar in a slow and regulated way. These foods may also help to prevent insulin resistance. Sugary fruits like bananas and pineapple, along with sweet corn, dried fruit and some ice cream can cause some spikes in your blood sugar. White bread, white rice, potatoes and watermelon are examples of high-GI foods. These foods cause significant spikes in blood sugar. Diets like NutriSystem claim that insulin resistance makes people overweight. Most scientists agree that being overweight is the cause, not the outcome, of insulin resistance. However, many low-GI foods are also very healthy foods that can assist with weight loss efforts.
A: Define the glycemic index. Learn about insulin resistance. Understand how low-GI foods affect your blood sugar. Understand the effects of medium-GI foods. Know how high-GI foods affect blood sugar. Learn how blood sugar levels affect weight loss.

Article: Only put a few bratwurst in at a time. This will ensure that each wurst has enough room around it to cook thoroughly. Fill the dish with enough lukewarm water to cover them. This will ensure that the bratwurst don’t dry out as they are cooking. The water will boil while it’s cooking, so you want to make sure you have enough that it won’t boil away as you’re cooking. The microwave will cook the bratwurst very quickly, but you won’t be able to adjust the heat while they are cooking. Cook the bratwurst for 2 minutes only so that they don’t burn on one side. Cook according to your microwave’s manufacturer instructions. Some cooking times may vary depending on the microwave. Use tongs to grab the bratwurst and turn them over. Space them out so they have enough room to thoroughly cook. Cook on a high setting for 2 more minutes. Be careful, as the dish may be very hot. Use oven mitts to take the dish out of the microwave. Use a meat thermometer and poke into one bratwurst so that the tip of the thermometer rests in the middle of the bratwurst. It should reach 160 °F (71 °C). Alternately, you can cut into the bratwurst with a knife to check if it’s done. If it is still pink, put it back in the microwave for one more minute on a high setting.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Place bratwurst in a microwave safe dish. Cover bratwurst with water. Cook on high for 2 minutes. Turn wurst over and cook for 2 more minutes. Check the bratwursts to see if they’re done.

Q: Outside, create an enclosure or fenced in area for them to play in. You can use a wire fence or cage, as long as it doesn't leave gaps that your guinea pigs can escape through. Guinea pigs can't stand too much heat, so make sure you keep them cool when they go outside. For one, you should always provide them with shade, so they can cool down. In addition, only let them out during cooler times of the day in the summer. Guinea pigs prefer temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. While they can stand a bit more variation, you don't want to go too much colder or warmer. Damp grass can give your pig a chill, and that's not good for them. Also, make sure you aren't setting them down on grass that has been sprayed with insecticides or other chemicals, as that can be damaging for your guinea pig. Once again, you want to be sure to always provide your guinea pig with food and water. Water is especially important when your guinea pig is outside because it can easily get dehydrated when it is warm out. Guinea pigs love to chew on any plant in their vicinity, which is fine when they're munching on grass. However, some plants are poisonous to guinea pigs, so you want to make sure they don't have access to those.  Use a database like Cornell's http://poisonousplants.ansci.cornell.edu/index.html to look up poisonous plants in your area. Many common plants like daisies and buttercups are poisonous to guinea pigs. If you keep your guinea pigs just on grass without weeds, you should be fine. You do not want to leave your guinea pig unattended outside. For one, if your enclosure doesn't have a roof, your guinea pig could easily be carried off by a predator. It could even happen if your enclosure does have a roof.  In addition, you want to make sure your guinea pigs don't wriggle out and escape. Also, because guinea pigs are susceptible to heat stroke, you want to keep an eye on them while outside. Signs of heatstroke include lethargy, a limp body, trouble breathing, a rapid pulse, and a wet chin. Your guinea pig may also feel hot to the touch. Check the ears to see if they feel extra warm. If you notice signs of heatstroke, bring the guinea pig indoors. Use tepid water (not cold because it can cause shock) to dab around the ears and feet. You can even dip its feet in water. Once the guinea pig seems cooler, take it to the vet.
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Place them in an enclosure. Keep your guinea pigs cool. Don't let them go out on damp grass. Provide food and water. Check for poisonous plants. Stay outside.