Research paper
Brand-Miller JC, Holt SHA, Pawlak DB, McMillan J. Glycemic index and obesity. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2002 Jul;76(1):281S-285S. doi:10.1093/ajcn/76/1.281S
Why we cite it
A review paper making the case that the glycemic index is central to understanding the obesity epidemic. Argues that many high-carbohydrate low-fat diets — the standard dietary recommendation of the era — may be counterproductive because they increase postprandial hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia. Provides a mechanistic framework connecting high-GI foods to appetite dysregulation and fat storage, supporting low-GI diets for weight management.