Low Glycemic Diets Stave Off Heart Disease

Low Glycemic Diets Stave Off Heart Disease

Stabilize blood sugar & protect your heart

by Kelley Herring

If you're eating a low-glycemic diet to help ward off diabetes and keep your weight under control, you'll be glad to know that you're also helping to protect against heart disease.

High glycemic index foods are known to:

Because each of these is an independent risk factor for heart disease, choosing low glycemic index foods instead of high glycemic index foods may help to reduce your risk.

Fill up on low-glycemic foods like fiber-rich, whole-grains, legumes and sweet potatoes to keep your blood sugar and weight in check and protect against heart disease.

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