Table 2.
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load* of the Diets
| Diet | Days of Menus | Glycemic Index† | Glycemic Load Presented‡ | Glycemic Load Adjusted§ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Beach, Phase 1 | 14 | 26 (4-38) | 3 (1-6) | 4 (1-7) |
| South Beach, Phase 2 | 14 | 42 (35-61) | 32 (14-47) | 36 (16-54) |
| South Beach, Phase 3 | 14 | 46 (38-52) | 34 (12-77) | 41 (14-92) |
| Sugar Busters! | 14 | 50 (38-68) | 48 (39-70) | 59 (48-86) |
| Ornish | 7 | 53 (48-55) | 113 (72-146) | 98 (63-127) |
| EatRight, Meal Pattern 1 | 7 | 46 (44-54) | 60 (48-71) | 86 (69-102) |
| EatRight, Meal Pattern 2 | 7 | 48 (44-55) | 82 (67-103) | 80 (66-101) |
| EatRight, Meal Pattern 3 | 7 | 48 (45-56) | 104 (83-117) | 82 (65-92) |
*
Values are medians; ranges in parentheses
†
Values are weighted medians; ranges in parentheses
‡
Values for the diet as presented
§
Values for the diet adjusted to 1500 kcal/day