What Is Glycemic Index? The glycemic index (GI) is a scale from 0 to 100 that measures how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises your blood sugar (glucose) after eating, compared to pure glucose. Low GI: 55 or less → slow, steady rise in blood sugar Medium GI: 56–69 → moderate rise in blood sugar High GI: 70 or higher → rapid spike in blood sugar Choosing more low-GI foods can help support stable energy, better appetite control, and improved blood sugar management—especially helpful...

AI tools like chatbots offered by Google, Open AI, Perplexity etc. can be amazing helpers, but using them all the time for every question may quietly change how you think and learn independently. Just like our ability to do mental math changes if we use calculator for every calculation. Scientists funded by organizations like the NIH are beginning to map out both the upsides and the risks of heavy AI use for our brains. Image Source: Wix Library The upside: a powerful thinking aid Used well,...

Walking is an important way to get much needed movement in your daily routine! For healthy walking you need an upright posture, relaxed upper body, natural arm swing, and a smooth heel‑to‑toe roll at a brisk but comfortable pace. Below are some useful tips for healthy walking: Posture Stand tall with your head up and eyes looking ahead, not at the ground. Keep neck, shoulders, and back relaxed (not stiff or hunched), with a straight but not over‑arched  Gently engage your abdominal muscles to...