Eating healthy means knowing the nutritional value of the foods we eat. Although once that only
meant vitamins and minerals, we now have a new area: the glycemic index of carbohydrates.
What this does is give us an indication of how the sugar is being used in the body, and which
carbohydrates have higher sugar content and should be restricted. Certain carbohydrates turn
to sugar more so than others, and thus create the potential for high blood sugar. Some of these
products are easy to identify such as cakes, candies, and other sweets, but it also includes
other products such as potatoes, refined white flour, white rice, and even white bread.Learn More!
