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Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load
Just when you started to get a handle on the glycemic index (GI) of foods, there's another value to grasp — glycemic load (GL). The GI ranks specific carbohydrates from zero to 100, based on the rate in which they affect your blood sugar levels. A GI of 1 to 55 is low, 56 to 69 is medium, and 70 to 100 is high — these high-ranking foods should be limited.
You Asked: Why Do Hangovers Make Me Hungry?
You're asking, and I'm answering.
Dear Fit,
I've noticed that on a day after a night of heavy drinking, whether I'm hungover or not, I tend to be ravenously hungry. I know that people joke about "hangover foods," but for me, it's not just craving greasy treats.
Yummy Link: Pumpkin Pasta Salad
Pumpkins and other kinds of Fall produce are popping up everywhere, but in many parts of the country, it still doesn't feel like Fall. This recipe for Pumpkin Pasta Salad is a great way to make the transition from Summer salads to Autumn produce. — Blood Sugar via TastespottingSpice It Up: Cinnamon Helps Keep Blood Sugar Down
Cinnamon may seem like the perfect spice for fall or winter, but new research once again demonstrated the spice's healthful effects on blood sugar. Recent findings indicate adding some cinnamon to your dessert may temper the blood sugar surge that follows a sweet treat. This new evidence, supports earlier findings that cinnamon contributes to controlling blood sugar levels in healthy adults.
How Do I Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Levels?
High levels of blood sugar have been linked to cancer in women. Knowing the importance of keeping blood sugars in target range, The World Cancer Research Fund has come up with a few simple, but important, tips on maintaining a healthy blood sugar:
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DrSugar Answers: Prediabetes and Blood Sugar Struggles
DrSugar is in the house and he's answering your health questions.
Dear DrSugar,
I was diagnosed last year with prediabetes. I'm 32, caucasian, and have a BMI of 22.
DrSugar Answers: Carbs and Blood Sugar Levels
DrSugar is in the house and he has the answers. Since carb confusion is a common problem, his first response deals with the complex issue surrounding blood sugars and carbs.
Dear DrSugar,
I love eating fruits, but I worry about my sugar intake.
Sugar Bits – Potter Pushed Back To July 2009
- The sixth Harry Potter movie Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince has had its release date pushed back to July 2009. The movie was due to have its Royal Premiere on 17th November. – BBC
- Christian Bale will not face any charges for the alleged assault on his mother at a hotel in London.
High Blood Sugar Linked to Sedentary Lifestyle
Reuters is reporting that people who lead sedentary lives, characterized by sitting or remaining inactive for most of the day, have high levels of glucose in their blood, even though they may not be diabetic.
Furthermore, the investigators found that the more time women spent watching television, the higher were their blood glucose levels two hours after they took the glucose test-drink. Meaning that while you may be free of Type 2 Diabetes now, elevated glucose levels may mean that a sedentary lifestyle could change that down the line.
Link Time! Simon Baker Scores Surfer Role
- Simon Baker attached to surfing drama Breath — Coming Soon
- Eddie Murphy to star in R-rated animal comedy The Misadventures of Fluffy — Movieline
- Anvil! The Story of Anvil and Capitalism: A Love Story both left off of Oscar documentary shortlist — Cinematical
- Get a look at next week's annual Slapsgiving on How I Met Your Mother — PopWatch
- All Songs Considered: The 50 most important recordings of the decade — NPR
- Susan Boyle breaks Amazon's record for global CD pre-orders — Lifeline Live
- Could Lost's Nestor Carbonell be Khan in the Star Trek sequel? — Moviefone
- True Blood's Stephen Moyer signs on for thriller The Caller — MTV Movies Blog
- Remember Chandler's awkward relationship with Thanksgiving?
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