The Rise And Fall of The Glycemic Index

For a while, the glycemic index seemed like it might change everything we thought we knew about carbohydrates. Suddenly, foods weren’t just “healthy” or “unhealthy”—they came with a number predicting how dramatically they would raise your blood sugar. What started as a tool for diabetes management soon became the foundation for bestselling diets, low-GI foods, and a whole new way of thinking about carbs. And then… we mostly stopped talking about it. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we trace the surprising rise and fall of the glycemic index, why it became such a nutrition phenomenon, and what it can—and can’t—actually tell us about the food we eat. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes EVERY MONTH? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Leave us a voicemail that may be featured on a future episode! Call us at (562)-N4M-POD1 (562-646-7631). Share a story! Suggest an episode topic!  We’ve got MERCH! Check it out HERE Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Things we talked about and additional reading:  American Diabetes Association Exchange System  Dine Out and Lose Weight 1993 Time Mag Article The South Beach Diet Jenkins 1981 Glycemic Index Study 1997 Glycemic Load Paper Exchange System for Meal Planning Glycemic Load and Diabetes Risk GI/GL and Health Risks For feedback or to suggest a show topic email us at [email protected] Feel free to contact our real, live nutrition counseling practice **This podcast is for information purposes only, is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice, and does not constitute a patient-provider relationship**