When you're at the mercy of blood sugar swings, you feel happy and full of energy one moment and then brain-foggy, exhausted and cranky the next. And if you have chronically high blood sugar due to ...

IF YOU FORGOT about the glycemic index after learning about it in middle school health class—there might be a reason. “The lower the GI number, the slower and smaller release of blood sugar in the ...

Low glycemic foods are those that have a low value on the glycemic index. Studies show that these foods can be good for you in many ways. Low glycemic foods help with weight loss and blood sugar. This ...

Confused about the glycemic index and what it means for your diet? You're not alone. Nutritionist Thunder Jalili joins the Who Cares guys to break down the basics of the glycemic index, its impact on ...

If youre struggling to get enough fruit in your diet, consider eating more dried versions of it. A half-cup serving of dried fruit equals 1 cup of fresh fruit, according to the U.S. Department of ...

If you’re struggling to get enough fruit in your diet, consider eating more dried versions of it. A half-cup serving of dried fruit equals 1 cup of fresh fruit, according to the U.S. Department of ...

The glycemic index, not the sugar percentage, determines how a fruit affects blood sugar levels, satiety, and energy – and explains why some sweet fruits are actually better suited for daily balance.

A Sept. 7 Health article incorrectly said that adding foods with a higher glycemic index can help mute the rise in blood sugar that occurs after consumption of other foods with a high glycemic index.