Foods High on the Glycemic Index but Low on Glycemic Load
Some foods rank high on the glycemic index, which used to scare people into avoiding those foods altogether. But gone are the days when experts classified foods as good and bad according to the glycemic [more…]
Glycemic Load and Popular Foods
The glycemic load varies among popular food choices. Fruits and vegetables typically end up on the low end of the glycemic scale, whereas the more starchy foods, such as potatoes, rice, and pasta, end [more…]
Considering a Low-Glycemic Diet if You Have Kids
You may want to begin a low-glycemic lifestyle, but is that lifestyle appropriate for other members of your family? The answer is a resounding yes. A low-glycemic lifestyle benefits everyone, including [more…]
Considering a Low-Glycemic Diet If You’re Pregnant
Maintaining a low-glycemic diet during pregnancy can help you fend off some of the perils of gaining too much weight. A low-glycemic diet is such a great choice for pregnant women because you don’t have [more…]
How to Adopt Healthy Habits for a Low-Glycemic Diet
Experiencing long-term weight loss on a low-glycemic diet means creating some new dietary habits. Try not to regard a low-glycemic diet as a temporary plan; if you do, be prepared to regain weight down [more…]
How to Use the Glycemic Index
You can use the glycemic index to make gradual, lasting changes in your diet. You don’t have to know the actual glycemic number of a food to follow an overall low-glycemic diet. Simply choose foods with [more…]
How to Replace High-Glycemic Grains with Low-Glycemic Ones
People who are starting a low-glycemic diet have a love/hate relationship with grains. Many popular grains have a high glycemic index (fluffy mashed potatoes, creamy white rice, pasta with grandma’s secret [more…]
How to Choose Low-Glycemic Breads
It’s a given that the soft, squishy white bread that’s often a favorite of children has a high glycemic index. To get a lower glycemic count, you need to go with whole-grain breads, especially those that [more…]
How to Choose Low-Glycemic Pasta
Many people believe that pasta has a high glycemic index. But, no! Spaghetti made from white durum wheat, the most prevalent type of pasta available, has a glycemic index of just 44. Macaroni has a similar [more…]
How to Use Fruits and Vegetables on a Low-Glycemic Diet
A low-glycemic diet means plenty of fruits and vegetables, which promote overall good health. Fruits and vegetables are some of the most nutritious, low-glycemic, low-calorie foods available. Packed with [more…]
How to Use Beans (Legumes) on a Low-Glycemic Diet
Beans (well, actually legumes, a class of vegetables that includes dry beans, peas, and lentils) have a low-glycemic, high-fiber content that makes them a welcome addition to a low-glycemic diet. [more…]
How to Measure Your Metabolic Rate
Everything you eat and do affects your metabolism, or the rate at which your body burns calories. A glycemic index diet helps you increase your metabolic rate for faster weight loss. Your [more…]
How to Increase Your Metabolic Rate
Kicking your metabolism up a notch helps you lose weight on a glycemic index diet or any diet at all. You can create a personalized plan for a metabolism makeover with activities that work for you. [more…]
Behaviors that Lower Your Metabolic Rate
You’re probably switching to a low-glycemic diet in an effort to lose weight, and congratulations, you’ve made a smart and healthy choice. But along with the food you eat, the activity you do or don’t [more…]
Low-Glycemic Baked Polenta with Tomatoes
Polenta is a basic Italian dish of cooked cornmeal mush — a versatile food that forms the base for a variety of flavor-packed toppings. Polenta is low-glycemic and has some fiber and a small amount of [more…]
Low-Glycemic Quinoa with Veggies and Toasted Pine Nuts
Half a cup of quinoa has a glycemic load of around 9, making it a great and tasty low-glycemic option. Quinoa is a protein-rich grain that has a creamy texture and a nutty taste, which makes it a great [more…]
Low-Glycemic Summer Pasta Salad
Pasta is one of the toughest foods to incorporate into a low-glycemic diet because most pastas fall into the high-glycemic category. But you can go low-glycemic and still enjoy pasta if you’re smart about [more…]
Low-Glycemic Potato and Squash Gratin
Potatoes au gratin is a creamy, cheese-spiked potato dish that may not sound compatible with a low-glycemic diet. You just need to know how to choose and eat your potatoes to make them a little lower in [more…]
Choosing Low-Glycemic Foods in the Proper Portion Size
The goal of healthy eating on a low-glycemic diet is to balance your food choices every day, even when your days are hectic. You don’t have to eat all low-glycemic carbs all the time, but aim for choosing [more…]
Low-Glycemic Stuffed Peppers
Try this recipe for low-glycemic stuffed bell peppers for a filling (and tasty) entree. You need to do a bit of work cleaning out peppers and doctoring tomato sauce, but this dish is well worth the effort [more…]
Low-Glycemic Quinoa with White Beans and Tomatoes
Quinoa is a great grain to use in a vegetarian meal. Not only is it low glycemic and high in fiber, but it’s also a complete protein providing all the essential amino acids vegetarian meals sometimes lack [more…]
How to Be a Savvy Low-Glycemic Shopper
Shopping for groceries when you follow a low-glycemic diet is a little different from going grocery shopping while on other types of diets. Some foods haven't been tested for their glycemic index, leaving [more…]
Comparing Fresh, Frozen, and Canned Produce for a Low-Glycemic Diet
Small differences can occur in the glycemic level and nutrient value of food (especially produce) depending on how it’s packaged. These differences aren’t always drastic, but they’re good to know about [more…]
How to Read Nutrition Labels for Low-Glycemic Shopping
Even though you can't find a food's glycemic index or load on its packaging, the ever-present nutrition facts label is a valuable tool for finding the best low-glycemic choices, as well as the best foods [more…]
How to Stock Your Kitchen for a Low-Glycemic Diet
One of the best ways to maintain your new low-glycemic dietary changes is to keep your pantry stocked with low-glycemic food items. Why? Well, if you haven’t already, you’ll eventually reach a point where [more…]
