Dates are considered a superfood, says Connie Elick, MS, RD, and instructor of plant-based culinary arts at the Institute of Culinary Education’s Los Angeles campus. "Their nutritional benefits relate ...

Begin the day with low‑glycemic, balanced bites — not sugar or grease — and you’ll steer blood sugar, gut health, and ...

Cashews, with their creamy texture and nutritional value, cause only a moderate blood sugar spike due to their low glycemic ...

Some fruits spike your blood sugar more than others—here’s a ranking to help you make smarter, glycemic-friendly choices.

We've already covered how many of them stack up to cow's milk and now we're taking a deeper look at two of the most popular non-dairy milks: almond milk and oat milk. In terms of sales, almond milk ...

Association between glycemic index and glycemic load of the diet, insulin, and breast cancer: A case-control study. Authors: Jordana Godinho-Mota, Larissa Vaz Gonçalves, Leonardo Ribeiro Soares, ...

Aim for a low glycemic load (GL) diet,” he explained. Here is a list of low GI foods, which Alwyn had suggested in a previous post. Low-GL meals reduce post-meal glucose spikes and improve HbA1c.

While the glycemic index tells part of the story, it doesn’t consider portion size. That’s where glycemic load (GL) comes in. GL measures both the quality and quantity of carbohydrates in a ...

Banana – The riper the banana, the higher its sugar content and glycemic load. Watermelon – High in natural sugars and has a glycemic index of 72, causing rapid blood sugar spikes.

The glycemic index (GI) is a value used to measure how much a specific food increases your blood sugar levels. This article reviews all you need to know about the glycemic index, including common ...

They have a high glycemic index (85 out of 100), but their glycemic load for a typical serving size is low (4.25), meaning they’re unlikely to cause a significant blood sugar spike.