Epidemiologic evidence on the influence of dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) on the development of obesity is limited. Dietary GI at age 12 years was independently associated with ...

Carbohydrates are the main nutrient in bread, pasta, cereals, beans, vegetables and dairy foods. All sugars are carbohydrates. When you eat, your body breaks carbohydrates down into sugar molecules.

Confused about the glycemic index and what it means for your diet? You're not alone. Nutritionist Thunder Jalili joins the Who Cares guys to break down the basics of the glycemic index, its impact on ...

Low-carbohydrate diets have been advocated for weight loss and to prevent obesity, but the long-term safety of these diets has not been determined. During 20 years of follow-up, we documented 1994 new ...

Discover how beets affect blood sugar, their glycemic index rating, and what that means for your diet and overall health. Beets are well known for their vibrant color and earthy flavor, but they can ...