Glycemic Index Chart
A new study confirms that you need to be consulting your glycemic index chart on a regular basis. Not only are low glycemic index foods better for you, but researchers now say high GI foods may lead to liver failure.
This discovery is even more concerning for the growing number of overweight American children. Back in 1980, only one case of "fatty liver" was reported in children. Now, researchers estimate that nearly 50% of overweight American kids suffer from the condition.
"This is a silent but dangerous epidemic," says David Ludwig, MD, PhD, director of the Optimal Weight for Life program at Children's Hospital Boston. "Just as type 2 diabetes exploded into our consciousness in the 1990s, so we think fatty liver will in the coming decade."
Nearly every food has been assigned a value on the glycemic index chart.
And, if you're not concerned about your liver, how about your complexion? A separate study gives further support to a lower GI diet, saying low glycemic index foods may reduce acne.
Look up the GI values of some of your favorite foods, and try to substitute them with choices lower on the list. Most highly processed, boxed and/or bagged snacks are very high on the glycemic index chart, while most fruits, vegetables, and lean meats are very low. No surprises there!
Click here to look up any food on the glycemic index chart.
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