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The Glycemic Index (GI) was originally designed for diabetics. It was a method of determining their insulin response to various foods. But, of course, desperate people wanting to lose weight or improve their health ran wild with it. And, not surprisingly, it even became a popular diet. Now, there is evidence this standard of judging blood sugar/insulin response is not accurate, report nutrition research scientists at Tufts University. The GI represents the rise in blood sugar

Published in The White Rock Sun November 2017 In his book The Plant Paradox, Dr. Steven Gundry warns us to avoid eating foods that contain lectin (a type of protein), also called an 'anti-nutrient' because it may impede the absorption of other nutrients. However, while lectins may cause some damage if overeaten and/or improperly prepared, there is strong research supporting the benefits of eating plant foods. The healthiest people and cultures have consumed lectin-containing