Ashley

That’s a great question! Thank you for addressing this issue! The glycemic index (GI) is used to show “how equal amounts of carbohydrates in different foods raise blood sugar.” (1). In addition, the glycemic load (GL) reflects “both the quality and quantity of carbohydrates in a serving.” (1) Low GI foods (such as brown rice) generally have more…[Read more]

Thank you for responses! As you both mentioned, research has predominantly shown that an increased BMI is associated with an increased risk of death (1). However, I do appreciate your statement, “weight is not the only risk factor associated with [chronic disease].” I recently came across a more recent study showing a significant percentage of…[Read more]