ABSTRACT A recent Perspective article described the “carbohydrate-insulin model (CIM)” of
obesity, asserting that it “better reflects knowledge on the biology of weight control” as …

Published meta-analyses indicate significant but inconsistent incident type-2 diabetes (T2D)-
dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) risk ratios or risk relations (RR). It is now …

According to a commonly held view, the obesity pandemic is caused by overconsumption of
modern, highly palatable, energy-dense processed foods, exacerbated by a sedentary …

Background and aims The positive and negative health effects of dietary carbohydrates are
of interest to both researchers and consumers. Methods International experts on …

Use of honey has a very long history. Honey has been used since ancient time due to its
nutritional and therapeutic values. There had been varied ways of consumption honey …

Background As a result of the increased consumption of sugar-rich and fatty-products, and
the increase in preference for such products, metabolic disorders are becoming more …

Background Current dietary guidelines recommend eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.
However, based on nutrient composition, some particular fruits and vegetables may be more …

Due to the variation of botanical origin honey differs in appearance, sensory perception and
composition. The main nutritional and health relevant components are carbohydrates …

Reliable tables of glycemic index (GI) compiled from the scientific literature are instrumental
in improving the quality of research examining the relation between GI, glycemic load, and …

The glycemic index was proposed in 1981 as an alternative system for classifying
carbohydrate-containing food. Since then, several hundred scientific articles and numerous …