A 30-year-old member asked:
Can you let me know how many glycemic index "points" should you consume in a day in order to lose weight?
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Dr. Nimish Gosranianswered
Anti-Aging Medicine 35 years experience
Points: Your body does not work in that way.It handles glucose usually on a meal-by-meal basis.Stick with foods with glycemic index of 40 or less with all meals.Drink plenty of water .Exercise regularly.
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Last updated Aug 13, 2015
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