glycemic index

Potatoes do not hamper weight loss process--study

Here is some heartening news for potato lovers who crave the carbohydrate rich food but omit it from their diet over fears that it will make them fatter.

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According to a new study, the process of weight loss through dietary regimes is not hampered by the inclusion of potatoes, provided they are consumed in a healthy manner.

Lead author of the study, Dr Britt Burton-Freeman from the University of California stated, “The results of this study confirm what health professionals and nutrition experts have said for years; when it comes to weight loss, it is not about eliminating a certain food or food groups, rather, it is reducing calories that count.

Low-glycemic diet better than high-fiber diet for type 2 diabetics

Toronto, Canada, December 26: For patients suffering from type 2 diabetesdefine, a low-glycemic index diet is a better bet than a high-fiber, whole grain diet for keeping blood glucose levels in control, confirms the latest report.

Low-glycemic diet better than high-fiber diet for type 2 diabetics

The study published in the Dec. 17 issue of Journal of the American Medical establishes the fact that type 2 diabetics on a diet rich in low-glycemic foods including beans, lentils and nuts exhibited greater improvement in glycemic control and cardio-vasculardefine risk factors than those on high-cereal fiber diet.

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