Published in theJournal of the American Medical Association this week, the study looked at three popular diets (low-carb, low-glycemic, and low-fat) to see which combination of fat, carbs, and ...

Low glycemic foods are those that have a low value on the glycemic index. Studies show that these foods can be good for you in many ways. Low glycemic foods help with weight loss and blood sugar.

Diet researchers reported Thursday that a high-protein, low-glycemic-index diet may work best for maintaining a weight loss. But they concede that many people may not understand just how to ...

Trying to eat foods with low glycemic index readings, however, is tricky. A food's effect on one's blood sugar depends on what else is eaten, the portion size, and how it's prepared.

Benefits of Low-Glycemic Index Foods Diabetes control: For people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the consumption of low GI foods is essential to avoid blood glucose spikes.

Low glycemic index foods and coronary heart disease prevention. Previously, high blood sugar levels after a meal have mainly been considered a risk factor among the diabetic population.

The low glycemic diet may aid weight loss and reduce blood sugar levels, but it has drawbacks too. Here's everything you need to know.

Sticking to a low glycemic index diet may help prevent conditions like diabetes and heart disease. But it's not certain that this diet can help you lose weight any better or faster than a low-fat ...

The glycemic index (GI) ranks foods based on how their carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels. This article lists some of the best low-GI foods.

Dietitians discuss what the glycemic index, or GI scale is, what makes a food low on the GI scale, and 6 foods that have a low glycemic index.