Calorie Count and Glycemic Index of Different Breads

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Tip 1 - Calorie Count and Glycemic Index of Different Breads | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Stu 00e 9phane Cornu | permalink

Bread is a diet staple for many North Americans, who might eat different types of bread at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Although it's a convenient meal addition and can provide a source of grains, eating bread isn't without its drawbacks. In many cases, bread is high in calories and also ranks high on the glycemic index. High-glycemic foods elevate...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/400553-calorie-count-and-glycemic-index-of-different-breads/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - What is the Glycemic Index?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kirk Holland | permalink

The Glycemic Index (GI) is not new and has remained controversial among health professionals. Last month, a study found that a diet with a high-glycemic load was linked to a greater risk of developing type II diabetes. While this is consistent with past research, is utilizing the Glycemic Index an appropriate and effective way of managing blood sugar or helping to ward off diabetes? Let’s take a closer look.

For further reading: http://www.caloriecount.com/glycemic-index-b600170 ^[2]

Tip 3 - Carbohydrate Counting, Glycemic Index, and Glycemic Load: Putting Them All Together - Diabetes Self-Management

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Herman amp Shineka Dixon | permalink

Meal planning is often called a cornerstone of diabetes management, but there are many ways to plan a meal, and not all of them will help to keep blood glucose levels in target range. Among those that will is carbohydrate counting, and when the glycemic index of carbohydrate-containing foods is also taken into account, the results may be even better...

For further reading: http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/nutrition-exercise/meal-planning/carbohydrate-counting-glycemic-index-and-glycemic-load-putting-them-all-together/ ^[3]