Glycemic Index Least Wanted List

Glycemic Index Least Wanted List

The Glycemic index ranges from 0 to just over 100 and foods fall all over it, some are low but it doesn’t mean you should only eat them, others are high and it doesn’t mean you should never eat them and then there are the ultra high that you really might...
The glycemic index of pasta

The glycemic index of pasta

The glycemic index of pasta made from wheat (most pasta) depends on the way it is cooked and what it is cooked with. Pasta cooked “al dente” (somewhat firm) has the lowest glycemic index. The longer you cook it, the softer it is, and the higher the...
Does soda make me age faster?

Does soda make me age faster?

The market is full of products designed to slow down the aging process, but some things you buy, like soda, may actually cause the aging in your cells to speed up. Hopefully this doesn’t burst your bubble, but soda is one of the primary sources of excess sugar in the...
Chocolate and your gut flora

Chocolate and your gut flora

You probably don’t think that chocolate and the bacteria living in your gut would be healthy, but new research has been going a long way towards proving that notion false. Chocolate, especially darker varieties, can play an important role in keeping your body healthy....
Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Metabolic syndrome includes high blood sugar, high blood pressure, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels. The syndrome increases the risk of heart...
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