Glycemic Index

Carbohydrates: To Use Or Abuse?

Deepak Chopra | Posted 05.17.2012

Read More: Blood Sugar, Complex Carbohydrates, Simple Carbohydrates, Glycemic Index, Carbohydrates, Glucose, Insulin, Sugar, Complex Carbs, Simple Carbs, Carbs, Good Bad Carbohydrates, Diet and Nutrition, Good Carbohydrates, Good Carbs, Bad Carbs, Bad Carbohydrates, Video, Healthy Living News
Deepak Chopra

Facts won't make you achieve the ideal figure, a healthy heart, or freedom from aging and disease.  Life isn't a puzzle with many pieces that need to fit where they belong. Life is an unfolding process, and it's your choice to make that process into one of continuous evolution.

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Yum or Yuck? 10 Ways to Lower Your Glycemic Index (Slideshow)

Linda Watson | Posted 05.14.2012

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Linda Watson

It's super easy to eat healthy food. Check out some scrumptious choices in this slide show. Each has a low glycemic index, indicating high-quality carbs that won't skyrocket your blood glucose levels.

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Most Store Bought Honey Isn't Honey According to the FDA

Richard Schiffman | Posted 01.29.2012

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Richard Schiffman

Food scientists say that over three quarters of the honey sold in American supermarkets and drug stores may not be what the bees created.

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What the Heck Is ... Agave Nectar?

Kitchen Daily | Posted 12.24.2011

Read More: Sugar Substitute, Video, Cooking How-To, Natural Sweeteners, Cooking Healthy, Agave Syrup, Agave Nectar, Ask the Editors, Glycemic Index, Diabetic-Friendly, KitchenDaily News

Most people recognize agave as the spiky aloe-like plant that is used to make tequila. But this plant has more uses than just the drink that gave rise...

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High-Carb Diets Are Bad For You, Study Says

Posted 11.21.2011

Read More: The Zone Diet, Carb Diet Study, Low Carb Diet, Glycemic Index, Balanced Diet, High Carb Diets, Weight Gain, Carbohydrates, Protein Diet, Balancing Proteins Carbs and Fat, Food News

If you were planning on baking a big pan of lasagna for dinner, you might want to think twice. According to a new study by researchers at the Norwegia...

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Why You Should Understand Glycemic Load

Riva Greenberg | Posted 08.29.2011

Read More: Glycemic Load, Weight Loss, Susan Weiner, Glycemic Index, Healthy Living Body, Diabetes Prevention, GL and GI, Nutrition, Sample Menu, GL Diet, Healthy Living News
Riva Greenberg

I was confused about the difference between these two systems so I spoke with registered dietitian Susan Weiner, who straightened me out.

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Glycemic Index and Diabetes: The Jury's Still Out

Tim Harlan, M.D. | Posted 08.17.2011

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Tim Harlan, M.D.

Glycemic index is certainly a useful tool, but it does not (yet) appear to be the single best answer for controlling blood sugars or preventing the development of Type 2 diabetes.

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The High Carb Diet That Keeps You Healthy, Fit and Trim

Riva Greenberg | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Energy, Blood Sugar, Fruit, Health, Cravings, Food, Fat, Diabetes, Carbohydrates, Diet, Glycemic Levels, Glycemic-Index, Sugar, Nutrition, Home News
Riva Greenberg

Carbs are everywhere, but you don't have to give them up. Just choose them a little more wisely a little more often.

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Inspiring The Biggest Losers

Nikki Stone | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: The Biggest Loser, Olympian, Diet, Wellness, Exercise, Overweight, Glycemic-Index, Dr. Kelly Sennholz, Home News
Nikki Stone

We all know the show The Biggest Loser. But did you know that a pilot program is taking the show regional? America is slowly realizing that fad di...

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The Dieter's Best Friends Series: Top Ten Foods for Appetite Control--Part 1

Dr. Nicholas Perricone | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Almonds, Diets, Cholesterol, Satiety, Manganese, Dieting, Food, Glycemic Index, Cortisol, Carbohydrates, Diet, Magnesium, Insulin, Healthy Living News
Dr. Nicholas Perricone

Because they are rich in the good fats, almonds have a high satiety factor. That is, they help us to feel full, which also helps us to eat less.

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