Aim For A Lower Glycemic Index

A food with a high glycemic index causes a rapid rise in blood sugar, while a low glycemic food will not. Numerous research studies have reported that following an overall low glycemic diet appears to have a variety of health benefits. In regards to obesity, some studies have suggested that a diet with a low glycemic index typically has a better nutritional profile and might help improve weight control. A new obesity research study explored the impact of the dietary glycemic index on the body mass index (BMI) and waist size of children (6-11 years of age) . For this study, obesity researchers measured the body weight, waist size, and BMI of more than 3,700 Italian school children and asked their parents to fill out a food

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