Once created as a  way to guide the dietary choices of individuals with diabetes, the glycemic index has now been found to have implications on our emotional well-being. Is familiarizing ourselves with this scale important for reasons that extend beyond glucose control? Learn about the latest research and how this can be an additional tool for us to master on this journey of optimizing our mental health. 

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1:23 - Glycemic index (GI)
04:29 - Glycemic load (GL)
05:40 - Prospective cohort study
08:00 - Interventional study: low vs. high glycemic diet
12:30 - Hypotheses as to why GI/GL matter in mental health
15:25 - Takeaways
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