The glycemic index is a scale that ranks the number of carbohydrates in foods from zero to 100, indicating how quickly a food causes a person’s blood sugar to rise. Foods high on the glycemic index (GI) can cause harmful blood sugar spikes in people with diabetes. High GI foods also make it more challenging for a person to maintain a …

Smoothies may seem like a healthful option, and they can be an excellent way to get fiber and other nutrition from fruits and vegetables. However, the wrong kind of smoothie can be a bad choice for people with diabetes, especially when eating out. A smoothie can be a good way to consume superfoods, such as spinach and green leaves. However, other ingredients can …

Low-glycemic foods are slower to raise a person’s blood sugar levels than foods with moderate or high scores on the glycemic index. But which are the best low-glycemic foods to eat? Review studies suggest that a low-glycemic diet may help reduce blood pressure in healthy adults. A low-carbohydrate diet may also improve blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, though the current 2019 guidelines do …

The low-glycemic (low-GI) diet is based on the concept of the glycemic index (GI). Studies have shown that the low-GI diet may result in weight loss, reduce blood sugar levels and lower the risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. However, the way it ranks foods has been criticized for being unreliable and failing to reflect their overall healthiness. …

Many dieters look for low glycemic foods to control hunger, avoid overeating and slim down. Some research studies suggest that a low glycemic diet plan can help you lose weight. But not all of the evidence is consistent and some popular beliefs about low glycemic foods may be wrong. What Are Low Glycemic Foods? Many dieters believe that low glycemic …

The secret to successful weight loss isn’t starving yourself, nor is it limiting your food choices or following a rigid pattern of eating. It is simply to keep your blood sugar balanced and your food choices healthy. This will not only help you lose weight, but will also give you more energy and plenty of welcome side effects, such as …

Editor’s note: In Part One of this article, Pat Crocker reviewed a list of healthy choices that can add a touch of sweetness to any dish without the usual refined sugar. Those recommendations included carob powder, coconut sugar, unpasteurized honey, and date sugar.) This month we continue with a review of healthy sweeteners by adding maple syrup, molasses, and stevia to …