glycemic response
Potatoes have a bad reputation as being a high-carb food that contributes to weight gain. But are potatoes really all that bad for your waistline? Read on and discover what’s good and what’s bad about munching on potatoes and whether they can be part of a weight control diet.
What’s the most filling macronutrient? Protein, of course – but is plant protein as filling as animal protein? Read on and find out more about protein sources and their effect on appetite.
Confused about whole grains? Many people are. Are they healthy – or not? Find out the pros and cons of adding whole grain foods to your diet and what research shows about their health benefits.
Do you find yourself drifting off to la-la land during the day when you should be working? It could be your diet. A new study shows the composition of your diet can impact your level of alertness during the day. Find out more about how to eat to avoid feeling sleepy.
Want to get full faster? Take a closer look at the composition of what you’re eating and the variety of items you’re putting on your plate. These factors can impact satiety and how quickly you feel full and satisfied. Discover five ways to boost satiety by changing the composition of your diet.
Have you had a bowl of legumes lately? Legumes, like beans and lentils are an under-appreciated source of nutrition. Now a new study highlights another reason to add more legumes to your diet. Find out how legumes could help keep your waistline trim and lower your risk for heart disease.
Trying to eat healthier carbs? You don’t have to give up your favorite comfort foods. Here are some healthy, low-carb alternatives to higher glycemic foods like rice, potatoes and pasta. Not only are they lower in carbs, they have fewer calories as well.
Low-glycemic diets like the South Beach diet have been popular for a while now, but how important is it to follow a low-glycemic diet? Find out more the shortcomings of depending on glycemic index for making food choices, why glycemic load is a better measure and why knowing either value isn’t as important as you think.
A high-carb meal causes a rapid rise in blood sugar and insulin levels, which is bad for your waistline and for your health. Now a new study shows that eating this “nutty” food could blunt the insulin response from eating rapidly absorbed carbs. Find out more about this “good for you” snack food.
