Delicious Side Dishes: Root Vegetables & Potato Recipes

What are the best side dishes to serve with brisket or turkey? From baking red potatoes in aluminum foil to making innovative sweet potato fries, learn healthy ways to prepare root vegetables that are never boring.

What Is the Glycemic Index of Basmati Rice?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Dr. Peter Nickless

The glycemic index is a measure of how your body handles sugar. Foods are given a score as to how they compare to glucose. Glucose has a score of 100. High-glycemic foods, such as white bread, will have a score of 70 and above. Medium-glycemic foods, such as raisins, will have a score of 56-69.

Dr. Peter Nickless has been a chiropractor and Nutritional Counselor for 13 years specializing in sports nutrition and sport related injuries. He received a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, a Master's degree in human nutrition and has a Certified Nutrition Specialist CNS designation. In addition to clinical experience, Dr. Nickless has been an educator and administrator at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the past five years.