| South Beach Diet A to Z: The Glycemic Index | |
What is the Glycemic Index?
A potato, for example, is very high-GI food (which is why potatoes are on the forbidden foods list) and it raises blood sugar very quickly after being consumed; berries, on the other hand, have a low-GI rating, so they don't have an adverse effect on your blood sugar.
The Glycemic Index is the science behind the South Beach Diet. Each food on the Glycemic Index receives a "score" according to how much your blood sugar level increases within a few hours of eating it.
South Beach Diet A to Z
Suggested Reading:
The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatston, MD
The South Beach Diet Good Fats Good Fats Guide
The South Beach Diet Cookbook
The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook
Source:
The South Beach Diet : The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss, Arthur Agatston, MD, St. Martin's Griffin (April 19, 2005 edition).
