The primary limitation of the Glycemic Index is that it measures the speed of blood sugar spikes based on lab-controlled portions, often excluding healthy foods like carrots because they have a high GI. Dr. Thompson’s program uses Glycemic Load, which adjusts the GI for the amount of food actually consumed in a typical serving. This distinction allows dieters to:
The by cardiologist Dr. Rob Thompson is a revolutionary approach to weight management that shifts the focus from the traditional Glycemic Index (GI) to the more accurate Glycemic Load (GL) . Unlike standard diets that eliminate entire food groups, this program allows you to enjoy "good carbs" by accounting for real-world serving sizes rather than just the type of sugar a food contains. The Core Philosophy: GL over GI
: Includes foods often banned by GI-based diets, provided the portion size is managed.
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