De-coding the Glycemic Index
We’ve heard that eating foods low on the Glycemic Index helps keep blood sugar stable and our diet healthy. But what does that mean, really? Low GI foods are slowly digested, releasing sugar (glucose) ...
Glycemic load vs. glycemic index
The glycemic index of a food is the amount you have to eat before it raises your blood sugar. The glycemic load is the amount of carbs times the glycemic index. What difference does that make? Well ...
food
Most traditions have a recognizable cuisine, a specific set of cooking traditions, preferences, and practices, the study of which is known as qastronomy. Many cultures have diversified their foods by ...
Low-carb diet speeds initial weight loss: study
In a study of overweight and obese people, those who went on a low carbohydrate diet lost more weight -- and more fat -- than their peers who went on a low-fat, portion-controlled diet. After 12 week ...
Low carbohydrate foods list
Hey guys, Found this list of low carbohydrate foods that I thought was pretty helpful if you're trying to watch your carbs: MeatBaconBeefChickenDuckGooseHamFishCodCrabEelFlounderHalibutHerringLobsterS ...
List of low sodium foods
A list of low sodium foods can be found at http://www.eatlowsodium.com This is a list I started to make very recently. Please let me know if you know any low sodium products that I can add in the list ...
Cost of Food Allergies
Whenever I call a manufacturer to ask a question or complain, I always toss in this statement, “Food allergic families are very brand loyal. If you are looking for a consumer base that will buy ...
Food for thought
Here is something to remember the next time you are at a fast food place. "The journey of a thousand pounds begins with a single burger.” Chris O’ Brien, writer.
Food labels
According to Prepared Foods magazine, the FDA is trying to get its act together when it comes to diet food labeling. Heath claims on food labels will be evaluated scientifically. Also, reinforcing a p ...
