Weather Underground provides local & long range weather forecasts, weather reports, maps & tropical weather conditions for locations worldwide. My Profile Main Menu
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.
Easy Food Swaps to Reduce Your High-Glycemic Food Intake. 1  Eat Quinoa, Not White Rice. 2  Eat Gluten-Free Pasta, Not Regular Pasta. 3  Eat Oatmeal, Not Cornflakes. 4  Eat Popcorn, Not Pretzels. 5  Eat Salads, Not Sandwiches. 6  Eat Hummus and Celery, Not Crackers and Dip.