Low-Glycemic Diets Spur Weight Loss

Low-Glycemic Diets Spur Weight Loss
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By Jennifer Gruenemay, ACE-Certified, LifeScript Staff Writer
Saturday, July 26, 2008
According to a Journal of the American Medical Association study, diabetics aren’t the only ones who can benefit from following a low-glycemic diet. Low-glycemic diets were originally designed to help diabetics keep their blood sugar levels under control, thus helping them to control their disease. The glycemic index is a measure of how high a certain food will make your blood sugar levels rise, which is also directly correlated to how fast it will fall. Foods high on the glycemic index, such as cake and white bread, cause blood sugars to spike and then suddenly drop, leaving you feeling fatigued, listless and void of energy. But some studies also show that following a low-glycemic diet can not only help you keep your energy levels steady, it can also help you lose 10% of your body weight. This means that a 150-pound person could drop 15 pounds by following a low-glycemic diet. On top of this amazing benefit, participants also experienced lower triglyceride levels, blood pressure and insulin resistance after following the plan. With all these benefits, can you think of a reason not to try a low-glycemic diet?