Archive for the 'Glycemic Index' Category

High Glycemic Foods

In 1981, Dr. David Jenkins of the University of Toronto came up with a ranking system for carbohydrates based upon how long it takes them to break down into the system.  Some carbohydrates break down very slowly and those release glucose gradually into the bloodstream and have a low glycemic index.  For people who are [...]

Good Glycemic Index Foods

The Glycemic Index was discovered in 1981 and is the basis for many recently popular diets, including the South Beach Diet as well as others.  The Glycemic Index determines how long certain carbohydrates take to break down and digest in the system.  Those with a high rating, take the longest time to break down and [...]