Low-Glycemic Diet vs. Low-Carb Diet: Which is Healthier?

Low-Glycemic Diet vs. Low-Carb Diet: Which is Healthier?

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesLow-Glycemic Diet vs. Low-Carb Diet: Which is Healthier?

These two diets are often confused. We discuss the differences and help you choose which is best for you.

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The Truth About Low-Carb Diets and 'Slow Carbs'

Roxana Ehsani is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Certified Sports Dietitian national media spokesperson and recipe developer. She has been quoted in hundreds of national media outlets including EatingWell U.S. News & World Report Runner's World Newsweek and many others.

Millions of Americans go on a diet each year for a variety of reasons whether it’s to better manage a health condition or just to feel better about themselves. As you begin to consider the endless list of diets on the internet you may wonder: is this diet actually healthy for me?

Two diets that have been in the spotlight for a while and have been the subject of numerous studies are often confused with each other: the low glycemic index diet and the low carb diet. While both diets aim to improve health they each have a unique set of differences. In this article we’ll discuss each diet dig into the research and explain which one is the healthiest option for your goals.