In our hustle, bustle world of fast food, poor diets and computer generated immobility, glycemic index is fast becoming the talk of the diabetic town. What is all this talk about and how may it help you?
Well, much in your healthy existence has to do with your body’s control of blood sugar (glucose) levels. [...]
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Hypoglycemia is the term used to describe when your blood sugar (glucose) level drops below your body’s energy requirement needs. Glucose fuels your body, and carbohydrates are its main dietary source.
There are two types of hypoglycemia that can occur even if you don’t have diabetes. They are reactive and fasting hypoglycemia, and [...]
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A recent study seems to confirm earlier findings linking high consumption of fast-acting carbs over time with age-related macular degeneration.
Fast-acting carbohydrates are carbs that are quickly digested and absorbed, resulting in a rapid rise in blood sugar level. Examples are:
rice
pasta
sugars
potatoes
corn syrup
white bread
The whole-grain versions of bread, rice and pasta fall into the slow-acting category.
Consuming [...]
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