low glycemic foods-related stories
Getting started on a low-GI diet
Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
he glycemic index has gotten a lot of attention lately, and some studies show that eating a diet of foods that are low on the glycemic index may help certain people lose weight. Low glycemic foods are those that don't cause blood sugar to spike suddenly, but instead let it increase at a slow, steady pace. It's believed this may be healthier for the heart, prevent diabetes, and help people stay full for longer periods of time.
Prevention recently organized lists of foods by how they rank on the glycemic index. Not only does this make shopping and meal planning simple, they offer suggestions on how to get started on a low-GI diet. If you think that this type of diet is for you, it might be worth a look!
Prevention recently organized lists of foods by how they rank on the glycemic index. Not only does this make shopping and meal planning simple, they offer suggestions on how to get started on a low-GI diet. If you think that this type of diet is for you, it might be worth a look!
Protect your eyes by skipping the sugar
Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Nutrition & Supplements
A recent study found that a diet high in refined sugar was linked to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The condition, which usually comes on later in life, affects the retina and can cause vision loss. The study found that those who had a high sugar diet were more likely to have AMD, while those with a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, as well as low-gycemic foods, had a lower incidence of the condition. This doesn't prove that diet causes AMD, but it does show a connection between diet and eye health.
Just one more reason to pay attention to what you're eating!
Just one more reason to pay attention to what you're eating!
New study finds soy doesn't speed weight loss
Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Reviews & Products, Alternative & Green Health, Nutrition & Supplements
The notion that soy-protein rich foods can aid in weight loss was disproved recently, after a study of 75 women found that those who ate foods rich in soy protein didn't lose any more weight on a low calorie diet than those who didn't.
Though eating the food itself didn't promote weight loss, soy is a protein and a low-glycemic food. These two factors, which help keep blood sugar levels stable and keep a person feeling full longer, may be part of the reason soy has been touted as a weight loss food. In addition, soy helped lower insulin levels and "bad" cholesterol as well, and some studies show it may help prevent heart disease.
So enjoy soy as part of a varied and balanced diet, but if you're eating it solely to lose weight, you may not get the results you were looking for!
Though eating the food itself didn't promote weight loss, soy is a protein and a low-glycemic food. These two factors, which help keep blood sugar levels stable and keep a person feeling full longer, may be part of the reason soy has been touted as a weight loss food. In addition, soy helped lower insulin levels and "bad" cholesterol as well, and some studies show it may help prevent heart disease.
So enjoy soy as part of a varied and balanced diet, but if you're eating it solely to lose weight, you may not get the results you were looking for!
