The glycemic index of a food item refers to the amount of sugar it releases into the bloodstream, as well as the rate at which it does this. The reason this is important is because excessive amounts of sugar in the blood stimulate the production of insulin. And high levels of insulin in the blood slow down the body's ability to burn fat. That's why at Heavenly Diet Store, we carry a lot of foods that fit into a glycemic index diet.

Foods with a high glycemic index include pretty much all desserts, from candy to cookies, cakes, brownies, and donuts. What many people don't know is that some foods that are generally regarded as diet-friendly also have a high glycemic index. White bread, pasta, corn, and even bananas are processed in such a way that they release high levels of sugar into the bloodstream. For people on a glycemic index diet, most starches are to be avoided.

We carry a lot of low-carb foods at Heavenly Diet Store, and most if not all of these are ideal for anyone sticking to a glycemic index diet. You can find our glycemic index-friendly foods all over the store, from the frozen food aisle to the bread aisle to the snack aisle. And if you'd like special recommendations from "Hungry Girl," go to our Hungry Girl Approved section and view a list of hundreds of delicious low-carb snacks and meals.

If you aren't familiar with a glycemic index diet but want to learn more, why not check out some of our amazing magazines, books, and videos on the subject? We insist on providing our customers with informational tools as well as great-tasting diet foods so that they can increase their chances of weight loss success. To learn more about all the wonderful products we carry, please call us at (818) 325-8087, or e-mail us at info@heavenlydietstore.com.