Carbs & Glycemic Index
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
The University of Sydney has developed a wonderful web site that explains and presents glycemic index and glycemic load values for all types of foods. You will notice, however, philosophical differences with regard to the consumption of grains. We discourage their consumption for reasons beyond glycemic index including stimulation of autoimmune diseases and other factors.
Dr. Loren Cordain is a member of the faculty of the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Colorado State University. During the past two decades he has researched the effects of diet on human health and specifically examined links between modern diets and disease. He is the author of numerous scientific articles examining the link between diet and health, and has published three popular books, The Paleo Diet, The Paleo Diet for Athletes, and The Dietary Cure for Acne. Additional information and specifics may be found in the articles, books, and materials listed on this web site, and through The Paleo Diet Newsletter.
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