The holiday season always makes it painfully clear just how much sugar we as a society consume. MORE >>

Setting a specific goal to eat more low glycemic index foods can improve the dietary habits of people with type 2 diabetes, a new study finds MORE >>

was also taught that high vs. low glycemic index foods should not affect insulin dosing and subsequently should not affect Joe's blood glucose levels. For instance, Joe eats a fairly high-fiber diet, which aids in lowering the glycemic index of the foods he consumes. Today I am talking roughage? o-r-i-n-g ! and Why? MORE >>

Following a low-saturated fat and low-glycemic index diet appears to modulate the risk of developing dementia that proceeds to Alzheimer's disease (AD), although making a switch to this dietary pattern may not protect those already experiencing cognitive difficulty, according to a new study MORE >>

This study examined the postprandial effects of green tea on glucose levels, glycemic index, insulin levels and satiety in healthy individuals. Green Tea's Effect on Postprandial Glucose, Insulin and Satiety: Results of epidemiological studies have suggested that consumption of green tea could lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes. MORE >>