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What is the Glycemic Index? The Glycemic Index (GI) is a system of ranking the quality of carbohydrate in a food according to the immediate effect it has on blood glucose. Individual foods are compared to pure glucose, which has its Glycemic Index set at 100. For comparison, pearl barley has a value of 33, […]

By: Jayson Hunter RD, CSCS Meal Plans 1. Eat 4-6 small meals day a day instead of the usual 2-3 large meals Eating frequently will help regulate and boost your metabolism to burn more calories. 2. Consume whole foods that are high in fiber and low in sugar …such as lean protein (lean beef, chicken, […]

Author: Jeremy Likness Date: Nov 09, 2004 This article is about everything sweet. Learn about the history of sugar, the difference between refined and natural sugars, and sugar alternatives (artificial sweeteners). It is believed that cane sugar was discovered before the birth of Christ. As early as 500 B.C., India was said to have a […]