The Truth About the Glycemic Index

     I came upon an article written by another blogger who happens to be a doctor. What interested me in this article was it asked the question " Is the glycemic index a gimmick "?

     Since I first heard of the glycemic index, I have had solid faith that it was not a gimmick, and that by following it, you could not only keep your blood sugar even throughout the day, but you could also use it for weight loss.

     This article explains that it is a useful tool for maintaining a more constant blood sugar, but using it for weight loss exclusively would be a mistake.

     It seems that the index numbers given to the foods are accurate only if you eat these foods alone on an empty stomach. When they are combined with protein and fat in a meal, the entire meal can have a lower glycemic index than just the carb portion alone. See the article for a more detailed explanation.