Its focus: foods high in carbohydrates, as opposed to fat and protein. Some health experts say that using the glycemic index can keep your blood sugar levels controlled (particularly useful information for diabetics). It's wise to study the index before you make assumptions. For example, would you have guessed that an innocent baked potato's glycemic index is much higher than supposedly evil sugar?
Before you alter your food intake to eat fewer foods with high glycemic indexes and more of those foods that rate low on the food index, remember: you should ALWAYS check with your health care provider before changing your diet. This is particularly essential if you have a condition such as diabetes.
To read more about the Glycemic Index, visit these sites:
All about the Index:
http://www.mendosa.com/gi.htm
A look at Some of the "Acceptable" Foods:
http://www.anndeweesallen.com/dal_gly3.h...
Advice on Shopping:
http://webu5156.ntx.net/glos.news/3glyc....
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