Results

Studies of low-GI diets have shown varied results. In general, they have shown a low-GI diet may be helpful for:

• Losing weight
• Lowering blood pressure
• Lowering total cholesterol levels
• Improving diabetes management
• Lowering the risk of diabetes and heart and blood vessel diseases

Researchers have noted the benefit of the diet may be linked to the nutrient-rich foods and high-fiber foods in the studies. The overall nutritional quality of the food may be more important than the GI value of each food item.