Benefits of a Low Glycemic Diet


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On the Oprah Winfrey show on Thursday, Dr. Christaine Northup talked about how a low glycemic diet is important for our health, especially women's health.
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The Glycemic Index ranks foods on a scale of 0-100 based on how carbohydrates affect blood sugar levels. The lower a food scores, the more even your blood sugar remains; the higher the score, the more sugar is released into your blood.

Yes, it's true. Sticking to any diet can be a challenge. But with a little planning, you can make a low glycemic index diet plan a resounding success. 

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