A new paper recently published by scientists explores the potential of low glycemic index (Low GI) rice to combat the growing diabetes epidemic, particularly in Asia. The rise in type 2 diabetes ...

The paper, “Low glycemic index rice: a healthier diet for countering the diabetes epidemic in Asia,” published in Trends in Plant Science by Cell Press, proposes that the development of Low GI ...

One of the key tools that physicians draw on to manage or prevent diabetes in patients is the glycemic index (GI), which ranks ... Patterson cites the example of rice, which has 126 different ...

The glycemic index may be just the cheat sheet you need ... Medium GI carbs, like brown rice and pita bread, tend to boost blood sugar faster. These foods and drinks get scores of 56 to 69.

In a novel attempt to enforce a longstanding Minnesota rule protecting wild rice ... scientists explores the potential of low glycemic index (Low GI) rice to combat the growing diabetes epidemic ...