The Hemp Connection [07/13/16] 

  • Is Glycemic Index Really Your Best Way to Choose Foods?

    Many of you are following the Low GI (Glycemic Index) diet, which sorts food based on their potential to raise blood glucose. The approach I hear many on this diet use, is very black and white; in other words, if a food has a high GI, it's not to be eaten. Unfortunately, this may be overly restrictive and not entirely reflective o…

  • If you're NOT pregnant or trying to conceive, consider lowering your carbohydrates for an interesting reason

    Yesterday I reviewed a book entitled,"The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living". I started with the negative part of the review because years of reviewing blog statistics has taught me that people don't stick through much of what I write to get the main idea. Because avoiding ketosis is such a crucial concept I felt like tha…

  • Vinegar and blood sugar: what it means for PCOS

    This is a guest post by a new member of the inCYST network, registered dietitian Christie Wheeler, MS, RD. Her bio and contact information are located at the end of her article.Medicinal vinegar dates back to Hippocrates with uses ranging from hand washing to treating stomachaches. Most recently, a surge in research on vinegar and…