Why pay attention to the glycemic index of foods?
Glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load offer information about how foods affect blood sugar and insulin. The lower a food’s glycemic index or glycemic load, the less it affects blood sugar and insulin levels. Foods with an index between 55 and 70 are considered intermediate GI foods. Foods with a GI number higher than 70 make blood sugar and insulin levels spike quickly For years medical experts have reported that excess sugar in an individual’s diet is linked to obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. A recent study even shows a close association between extra sugar consumption and cholesterol in adults. The study was completed by Emory University and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. You can read the full report at this link: Spoonfuls of sugar help heart disease go up. “We need to get used to consuming foods and drinks that are less sweet,” says senior author Miriam Vos, an assistant professor at Emory. “People have been so focused on fat that
