Will lowering my glycemic index or glycemic load help with weight loss?
Q: Are the green and orange colored tortilla wraps more nutritious than regular tortillas since they are made with vegetables? Q: What does the additive sulfur dioxide in dried fruit do? Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN American Institute for Cancer Research Q: What do the terms “glycemic index” and “glycemic load” mean? A: Carbohydrate that is broken down quickly by the body, raising blood sugar rapidly and leading to a quick rise in insulin, is referred to as having a high glycemic index (GI). Many factors can effect the GI of a food. In general, foods with a high GI include not only sweets, but potatoes, white rice and refined breads. Foods with a low GI are digested and absorbed more slowly. Low GI foods include whole grain breads, pasta, beans, and most fruits and vegetables. Glycemic load measures foods’ impact on blood sugar based on the GI and portion size. Q: Will lowering my glycemic index or glycemic load help with weight loss? A: Unfortunately, we still have no clear answer that
