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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.
Based on decades of research, low-carb diets have been linked to benefits including: 1  fast weight loss. 2  reduced hunger. 3  better control over insulin and blood sugar.  enhanced cognitive 1  performance. lower risk for heart disease factors.  reduced risk for certain types of cancer.