High glycemic index diet boosts fatty liver risk

The condition is known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

GI refers to how rapidly a food causes blood sugar to rise. High-GI foods, like white bread and potatoes, tend to spur a quick surge in blood sugar, while low-GI foods, such as lentils, soybeans, yogurt and many high-fiber grains, create a more gradual increase in blood sugar.

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