Good news, you can keep your yogurt obsession going. Better news, it doesn’t matter if it’s low or full fat. (Photo: Shutterstock) As we age and our metabolisms slow, it’s easy to pack on a few pounds ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Q: What is the “glycemic index,” and how is it used in diet and fitness? – T. Cohen, Harrisburg, Pa. A: The glycemic index (GI) was developed in 1981 by Dr.

Low-glycemic products are only just gaining momentum, according to Packaged Facts, which predicts that the glycemic-control angle will be an ever more pressing consideration for marketers and ...

A diet with a low glycemic index (GI) had similar protective effects against diabetes and other chronic diseases as a diet high in fiber and whole grains. "These findings justify the combination of GI ...

Few observational studies have investigated dietary fiber intake and dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) simultaneously in relation to obesity, particularly in non-Western populations.

Some fruits affect blood sugar more than others. Experts use the glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) to help them estimate how fast and how long blood sugar rises after eating specific foods.

Most data regarding the association between the glycemic index and cardiovascular disease come from high-income Western populations, with little information from non-Western countries with low or ...