Atkins Nutritionals’ bankruptcy came as no surprise to many food and health experts.
“Atkins did a good job helping consumers understand the role of carbohydrates in healthy eating,” said Lynn Dornblaser, director of consulting services for Mintel’s GNPD. “The diet came in very strongly and quickly, then vanished. This is a frequent trend with diets, […]
It’s weird but the media seems to finally be picking up on a “new diet craze” which we’ve been blogging about and reading about for ages. Anyways, the diet is the GI Index Diet. GI stands for glycemic index and celebs such as Bill Clinton, Kim Cattrall and Naomi Campbell reportedly follow. […]
A diet favoring “good” over “bad” carbohydrates is better for the heart and less likely to slow down metabolism than a conventional low-fat diet, a small, preliminary study suggests.
The “glycemic index” diet recommends carbohydrates that do not cause a sharp rise in blood sugar levels after meals, such as old-fashioned oatmeal rather than highly processed […]
It’s better to eat carbs with a low glycaemic index (GI) value as they slowly release sugar into the blood, providing you with a steady supply of energy so you don’t feel hungry. In contrast, you should avoid carbs with a high GI value as they cause an immediate - but short-lived - rise in […]
Diets that minimise the amount of sugar in the blood after a meal may make it easier to avoid regaining lost weight, a preliminary study found.
The low-glycemic-load diet was designed to avoid foods that quickly drive up sugar levels, such as white bread, refined breakfast cereals and concentrated sugar. Instead, the diet contains carbohydrates such […]
Basic Concept: The G.I. Diet depends on the Glycemic Index, which measures how quickly food breaks down into the energy source glucose. Foods with a high G.I. (those that break down quickly) are to be avoided in order to lose weight, while those foods with a low G.I. are generally promoted.
Official Website: GI Diet
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