Research

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Low glycaemic index (GI) diets and lente carbohydrate foods reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, potentially through mechanisms involving reduced insulin demand, improved HDL levels, and reduced clotting factors (PAI-1), independent of or in addition to fiber effects.

Choose minimally refined grains and whole foods that have a low glycaemic index. This approach reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, especially if you are overweight or have a family history of these conditions. The benefit comes from slower carbohydrate release, which lowers insulin demand and improves lipid profiles.

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In contrast, slow-release carbohydrate foods in low glycaemic-index diets have been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes (Salmeron et al. 1997a, b)... The greatest effect on CHD risk reduction with low glycaemic-index intake is seen at the highest BMI... indicating an interaction between glycaemic index and insulin resistance.
David J.A. Jenkins et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2000

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Supported by large prospective cohort studies (Nurses' Health Study, Health Professionals Study) and controlled trials.

Source

Dietary fibre, lente carbohydrates and the insulin-resistant diseases

David J.A. Jenkins et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2000

DOI 10.1017/s0007114500001100

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