Low carb nutrition and Wellness Planning
The benefits of a low GI diet have been well documented and followed by millions. But how could you use insights about food and GI to actually help you sleep? It may seem counter productive, but just as eating a low GI diet helps you prevent swings in insulin and keeps energy levels high, eating foods with a high GI […]
Read moreMaintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health and well-being. The glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) are valuable tools that can aid in achieving this goal. In this article, we will explore what the glycemic index is, how glycemic load is calculated, and the benefits of following a diet that limits the intake of high GI […]
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This was a rather surprising study, one that in many ways is contrary to what our experiences and those of many readers have reported — but worth reviewing. According to a new study by the American Diabetes Association, researches tested 26 adult subjects and monitored blood glucose levels to measure the degree low GI foods have at reducing/controlling serum glucose […]
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Ah, the glycemic index. Whether you’re talking about glycemic index load or low glycemic index foods, many nutritionists are locked in to the low GI lifestyle. But what about your guilty cravings? What’s the highest GI foods that you know you should avoid – but secretly crave. Badly?! Here’s a handful of choices for me personally: White Bagel – GI […]
Read moreSo you've started to learn about the glycemic index diet and how foods glycemic load impacts your nutrition. Perfect. You know some of the basics, how high glycemic load and high glycemic index rated foods spike your blood sugar and should be avoided. Breaking the cycle of rapid insulin bursts in your bloodstream and the benefits of weight loss, […]
Read moreIn a clear demonstration that the low glycemic index (GI) movement continues to hit mainstream, developers in Canada and the mega food developer Con Agra are in tests with a new type of potato that has a low GI profile, far lower than a traditional russet or red potato. For carb lovers and all things potato based, the results could […]
Read moreParticipants in a recent study conducted by the New England Journal of Medicine gained an average of 3.35 lb. a year in the U.S. – a concern because the gain is so gradual it's sometimes hard to identify the causes. Exploring patient behaviors more closely, Harvard researchers noted changes in lifestyle factors and a steady worsening in body mass index […]
Read morePain. I'm officially in the difficult stage, and I think I know why. I had the luxury of a day off on Friday. That and a weekend, with plenty of running around with my wife and activities. That means temptations, and I had a ton of them. It's not that I'm hungry as much as I'm craving. Craving foods I […]
Read moreVitamin D may have new support as a complimentary supplement for those looking to help control diabetic blood sugar levels (levels averaging a fasting blood glucose of > 126 mg/dL). See our recent updated blood sugar chart information for a summary on blood sugar levels among diabetics, pre-diabetics, and normal blood sugar levels. A new study published by the American […]
Read moreOne of the most popular requests we get is information on diabetes, high blood sugar, and how a low glycemic nutrition plan can be used for those who are diabetic or pre-diabetic. Now you can review blood sugar chart information to see how blood glucose levels in normal, pre-diabetic, and diabetics interact. What's most useful is for the large number […]
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