These two diets are often confused. We discuss the differences and help you choose what’s best for you.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you're at the mercy of blood sugar swings, you feel happy and full of energy one moment and then brain-foggy, exhausted and ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The findings from a new study suggest another reason why diets that contain low glycemic loads may be of benefit. Not only can they improve insulin sensitivity, this type ...

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing globally, and the disease is strongly connected to an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. A recent study by food and nutrition ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Moms-to-be who eat a low glycemic index diet may have healthier babies, a study from Australia suggests. The glycemic index of a food is the measure of how quickly blood ...

A study in mice finds that development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) could be arrested by switching from a high-glycemic diet (starches as are found in white bread) to a low-glycemic ...

A diet with a low glycemic index (GI) had similar protective effects against diabetes and other chronic diseases as a diet high in fiber and whole grains. "These findings justify the combination of GI ...

IF YOU FORGOT about the glycemic index after learning about it in middle school health class—there might be a reason. “The lower the GI number, the slower and smaller release of blood sugar in the ...

Pasta consumed in the context of a low-glycemic index (GI) diet does not contribute to weight gain and does result in modest weight loss compared with a higher-GI diet, at least over a median ...

Need help with glycemic index and glycemic load? Discover how these tools differ, why they matter and which one can better help you better manage your blood sugar levels. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily ...

If you're dieting, you know you've got to count calories, carbs and fats. But if you really want to take off the weight and keep it off, you might want to pay more attention to the glycemic index, ...