For women at least, there seems to be a big difference in the influence of different carbohydrates on heart health. US News & World Report reports on a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, revealing
that women who ate the most "high-glycemic" carbohydratesâ€â€those that precipitate
spikes in blood sugar levelsâ€â€had more than twice the risk of
having heart disease as those who ate the least. Bad carbs, or high-glycemic carbs, the journal reports, include white starches and candy, but also
surprising foods like baked potatoes, watermelon, and brown rice. "Good"
carbs include most fruits and vegetables, grainy breads, and
pasta. U.S. News & World Report recommends eating darker breads, such as rye, eating pasta rather than rice, and eating more vegetables. Health experts recommend carbs that have a
glycemic-index value of 55 or less; those 56 to 69 are considered
moderate, and those 70 and above are considered high. For information on the glycemic index of popular foods click here.
Health, fitness and lifestyle tips for people over 50 who still like to play hard
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
NOW WE ARE TALKING!– RIGHT ON-!– HERE IS THE DEAL– I CAN ATTEST TO THE GLYCEMIC INDEX TO HELP HEART DISEASE– I AM A CARDIAC ARREST PATIENT–AND WHAT SAVED MY LIFE– IS THIS TYPE OF GLYCEMIC DIET LIST– THE LOWER THE INDEX OF THE FOOD TO BE EATEN–THE BETTER. ALSO–I HAD GREAT HEART CARE– AND NOW WITH GOOD EATING HABITS AND EXERCISE — I AM DOING GREAT!
So how does the glycemic loading fit in here? ie: Cantaloupe is a high glycimic index food but you have to eat the whole thing.