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Low-glycemic index diet: What's behind the claims?
Content
Purpose
Why you might follow a low-GI diet
The glycemic index
Carbohydrates
Understanding GI numbers
Limits of GI values
Other issues
Diet details
Results
The bottom line
Purpose
Why you might follow a low-GI diet
The glycemic index
Carbohydrates
Understanding GI numbers
Limits of GI values
Other issues
Diet details
Results
The bottom line
Purpose
The purpose of a low-GI diet is to choose foods less likely to raise blood sugar levels.
