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Harvard Men's Health Watch. You can get some of the same benefits of a low-glycemic-index diet by avoiding highly processed foods. The glycemic index is a number that indicates how rapidly the body digests a particular type of food and converts it into blood sugar (glucose). Some studies suggest that lower-glycemic-index diets may offer important health benefits for menâlike a reduced risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Glycemic Index and Weight Loss. Experts disagree on the connection between a high or low GI diet and weight loss. Some experts favor recommending a low GI diet for weight loss, while others disagree because most studies comparing high GI to low GI diets have proven to be inconclusive.