What Is The Glycemic Index?

by James Zane Johnson There is a tool that can help you lose weight or maintain that trim figure as you get older: the Glycemic Index. This is basically a listing of numbers that reveals how quickly certain foods produce a spike in your blood sugar levels. The faster the spike the worse the food is for your waistline. This may seem confusing, but it is actually a very simple way to lose weight if you understand how to use it. In the recent past everyone was trying out diets that completely eliminated carbohydrates, but luckily that fad has been replaced with more sensible thinking. Your body needs...