http://www.glycemic-index.org/Glycemic-index-blog.html The Glycemic Index Blog keeps you up to date with all the additions and changes to the glycemic-index.org web site. Subscribe here. en-us Glycemic Index Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:17:26 GMT Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:17:26 GMT glycemic-index.org http://www.glycemic-index.org/glycemic-load-chart.html Glycemic load chart on this page should be used as a guide to make wise food choices to perform better all day long and feel better generally by keeping your blood glucose levels relatively constant. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:17:25 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/low-glycemic-food-list.html You will find a low glycemic food list - the list of carbohydrate rich foods with a glycemic index-GI value of 55 or less- on this page. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:15:38 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/glycemic-index-chart.html Glycemic index chart rates foods on a scale of 1-100, 55 and less is low GI (10 and less:low GL), '56-69' is medium GI (11 to 19 is medium GL), 70 and above high GI (20 and above high GL) Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:08:03 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/aspartame-danger.html Sugar is addictive and full of empty calories but after studying the 'aspartame danger' in detail, I'd rather have the sugar than aspartame and artificial sweeteners any day. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:17:12 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/glycemic-index-diet-plan.html The Glycemic Index Diet Plan offers a variety of health benefits as well as helping with weight loss.It is still about your calorie balance- what you eat and burn and the nutrition value of the foods. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:43:50 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/low-glycemic-diet-plans.html Low glycemic diet plans - meal ideas you will find on this page are aimed to help you with making the right low GI food choices on a day to day basis. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:46:59 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/dangers-of-childhood-obesity.html We've heard quite a lot about dangers of childhood obesity . It is being described as an epidemic now with the number of children suffering from overweight and obesity. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:47:20 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/what-is-tofu.html What is tofu? It is a bland but an easy to digest vegetarian food, made from soybeans, water and a curdling agent- coagulant. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:30:37 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/mediterranean-diet-foods.html Mediterranean Diet Foods are not only healthy but usually extremely tasty. This diet is not just a single diet of a single cuisine but of different culinary traditions of different countries. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:25:34 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/how-to-cook-tofu.html It is important to learn how to cook tofu as it is one of those whole foods that are good for your health but with not much taste to itself. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:18:25 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/omega-3-fatty-acid.html Awareness of Omega 3 fatty acid benefits improved dramatically over the last few years with plenty of research aiming to prove its various health benefits,although it's been around since 1930s. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:01:33 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/vegetarian-gi-diet.html Vegetarian GI Diet: Vegetarians are already eating many of the best low glycemic index- GI value foods. GI applies to foods that are rich in carbohydrates. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:16:04 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/gi-diet.html A GI diet will not let you feel hungry or deprived. Foods that are lower in GI in a 'GI Diet' are more filling so you will need to eat less than you would,giving you a constant supply of energy. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:20:12 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/anti-aging-foods.html You are what you eat and looking young is more within your control than you think with anti aging foods: live a healthier, longer life, looking at least a few years younger than your age. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:03:02 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/healthy-eating-for-children.html A balanced diet- 'healthy eating for children' plan will give them energy and all the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:55:57 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/mediterranean-diet.html Mediterranean diet is a dietary pattern, or several complementary dietary patterns that have existed in Mediterranean countries for centuries. The health benefits of the diet.. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:50:26 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/complex-carbohydrates.html Complex carbohydrates are not processed, nutritious,are an important part of a healthy diet.They are made up of many glucose molecules.. found in vegetables, fruits,seeds,nuts and grains. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:36:09 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/cooking-with-whole-grains.html Most of us know about the amazing health benefits of whole grains, but not so much about cooking with whole grains, and different ways of including them in our diets. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:30:48 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/organic-food-advantages.html It is now widely accepted that organic food advantages far outweigh the cost and availability factors. Organic is more nutritious, friendlier to wildlife and environment, often tastes much better.. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:21:16 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/why-is-nutrition-important.html Why is nutrition important? It is not only a matter of eating ... it is 'eating very well' to prevent chronic diseases, to have the long lasting energy, to get your brain working better.. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:44:04 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/calories-in-fresh-fruit.html There are calories in fresh fruit -an average of 45-125- like in any food you eat but fruits, along with vegetables, are great for your health as they are full of dietary fiber, minerals and vitamins. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:01:52 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/glycemic-index-cooking.html Glycemic Index Cooking: Low GI will prompt a moderate rise in blood glucose, while a high GI one may cause it to increase suddenly..A useful tool for cooking healthy, low GI meals. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:07:15 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/childhood-obesity.html The rate of childhood obesity among children of 6-11 years has tripled and among 2-5 years has doubled... Roughly 1 out of 5 children in the U.S. is obese. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:11:49 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/childhood-obesity-causes.html Most important childhood obesity causes are quite obvious... eating too much and exercising very little with the sedentary life style and the amount of junk foods available for kids out there. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:04:34 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/childhood-obesity-facts.html It is very important for you to understand childhood obesity facts to be able to help your children in battling this disease. Yes, it is a disease with serious complications and consequences. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:44:03 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/index.html Glycemic Index is a ranking of foods on how they affect blood sugar and one of the most fundamental medical findings with implications in health, weight loss and fitness. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:34:28 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/healthy-diet-for-teenagers.html Healthy diet for teenagers is eating foods from complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, proteins from different healthy and lean sources, eating foods that are high in fiber and low in sugar and salt. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:39:47 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/french-cooking-terms.html You may want to check out these common French cooking terms, if you are into French cuisine like me and they may come in handy if you are trying to read a menu or a list of ingredients. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:22:38 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/low-fat-diet.html We all heard of a healthy low fat diet, but somehow the person on the street is not aware of what needs to be done to eat low fat. Reducing the fat in meals is easier than you think. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:05:37 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/hibernation-diet.html Hibernation Diet was developed by the British pharmacist Mike McInnes and his nutritionist son Stuart after their long research into fat-burning mechanism of the body. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:59:35 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/no-carb-diet.html Low or no carb diet is popular among people who want to lose weight fast and bodybuilders. It limits all foods that have carbs in them, it is ketogenic- uses fat as the main source of energy. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:32:50 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/effects-of-aspartame.html Effects of aspartame on your health are usually not simple sensitivities or allergies, but diseases or serious symptoms which can occur immediately, slowly or may appear as severe reactions. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:26:35 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/what-is-stevia.html What is stevia?.. Stevia is a popular and safe plant based no carbohydrate, no calorie sweetener and a sugar substitute with a zero glycemic index value. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:20:35 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/glycemic-index-diet.html One of the most effective ways known to lose or control weight these days is the glycemic index diet. By not giving an instant spike to your blood sugar,gi diet can control feeling of hunger.. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:23:23 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/stevia-and-diabetes.html What is the connection between stevia and diabetes? You may be surprised with how this natural plant based sugar substitute can actually help you reduce your risks of suffering from diabetes. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:15:13 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/dangers-of-stevia.html Unlike with other well known sweeteners in the market, dangers of stevia are not certain and the results of studies aimed to provide evidence are not conclusive. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:16:40 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/fast-food-risks.html Fast food risks 'serious health problems and chronic diseases related to obesity' are at alarming rates in the United States- obesity at more than 25 in most states. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:22:10 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/high-glycemic-index.html Glucose from high glycemic index foods with a GI of 70+ that rushes into your blood can't be good for you and a lot of it will go into the fat cells if you don't burn it off straight after... Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:00:22 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/junk-food-facts.html Here are your junk food facts, simply stated: Great taste, very easy to manufacture and prepare, easy to transport, long shelf life and very bad for your health! Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:06:39 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/healthiest-breakfast-cereals.html Choosing the healthiest breakfast cereals is not as hard as you may think. Basically, you need to look at the sugar, fiber, sodium and fat content like you would with other foods. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:44:35 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/high-fibre-diet.html Foods in high fibre diet make you feel full and satisfied longer.They stay in the stomach longer as they are harder to digest. High fibre foods are lower in energy, making them ideal to lose weight. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:39:17 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/healthy-food-choice.html 'Healthy food choice's provide your body and your brain the energy that they need to get on with daily activities, the building blocks of your skin,muscles and hair and protection from diseases. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:41:03 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/mental-health-diet.html Mental health diet..The diet for a healthy mind is the same as the diet for a healthy body. Changes to eating habits over the last 50 years and the increase in depression and mental illnesses.. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:38:21 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/insomnia-home-remedies.html Insomnia can either be chronic- ongoing or acute- shorter term. It literally means 'total lack of sleep' and can be cures with insomnia home remedies on many occasions. Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:13:40 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/home-cold-remedies.html While there is no cure for common cold, certain home cold remedies will help you avoid catching cold, or fight it off with lighter symptoms when you actually have it. Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:53:50 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/high-protein-diet-plan.html High Protein Diet Plan that an athlete or a bodybuilder is on is different to the High Protein Diets such as the Atkins Diet for weight loss, which also includes large amounts of fat. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:46:20 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/foods-with-protein.html Foods with protein are broken down in your body into simple amino acids, then these amino acids are brought together to make the proteins your body needs for different important functions. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:42:44 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/athlete-nutrition.html Proper athlete nutrition is important not just on the day of competition,but on a daily basis. All the energy you need for exercise comes from the food you eat and the fluids you drink. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:54:36 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/zinc-facts.html Zinc Facts.. Zinc is an essential mineral for your mental and physical health- healthy glowing skin, immunity, wound healing, sense of taste and smell and more.. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:42:37 GMT http://www.glycemic-index.org/benefits-of-chlorophyll.html What are the benefits of chlorophyll to humans? Chlorophyll is responsible for green pigmentation in plants and it is the substance that gives the plants the green color. Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:08:20 GMT