Low carbohydrates and low GI are not the same. Lower GI foods are not only good for glycaemic control, but its long term health benefits include reduced risk of chronic diseases. However, low carbohydrate diets have little to offer in that area, they may increase the risk of chronic diseases.  Low-GI diets are more about the quality of the carbohydrate rather than the quantity. It is essential to check food labels, as they include both ‘lower carbohydrate’ and ‘lower GI’ for consumer information.