The Pros & Cons of A Low Glycemic Diet: What You Need To Know

The Pros & Cons of A Low Glycemic Diet: What You Need To Know Eating foods with a low glycemic index (low GI foods) is widely recommended for improved health and weight loss. This article discusses the pros and cons of adopting a low glycemic diet. Will it work for you? GI, or glycemic index is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels after certain foods are consumed. This scale ranges from 0 to 100, with medium and low GI foods having a GI under 55, and high level GI foods over 70. Foods correlate to a number on the scale based on how they elevate blood glucose levels (and insulin release) after they are consumed. Lower GI foods release sugar more slowly and result in a gradual increase in blood sugar. Blood sugar levels remain