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In this episode of The Muscle Memoirs Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller. Dr. Brand-Miller is a professor of human nutrition at the University of Sydney. She is recognized worldwide for her expertise on carbohydrates and health. Most notably, she has produced an extensive amount of research on the glycemic index alongside numerous books on the topic.

Timestamps
00:45 Background
02:50 The difference between glycemic index and glycemic load
06:40: Dietary glycemic index and risk of chronic disease
09:10 Does low GI always mean high fiber?
12:40 How do we explain the protective effects of a low GI diet?
18:15 The importance of monitoring postprandial glycemic responses
24:45 Why the best diet to manage postprandial glycemic responses might not be the best for overall health
29:40 Quality of nutrients
33:15 Rebuttal: "The GI of a food doesn't matter because we don't consume foods in isolation."
37:40 Rebuttal: "The GI of a food doesn't matter because each person will have a unique postprandial response."
42:30 Humans adapted to eat a high starch diet
45:25 How do we tackle the obesity crisis? Where should we shift our focus to?

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