glycemic index
noun
: a measure of the rate at which ingested food causes the level of glucose in the blood to rise
also
: a ranking of foods according to the glycemic index
—abbreviation GI
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Avoid or limit foods and beverages with a high glycemic index (GI), including white bread, rice, potatoes, sodas, and fruit juices.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Oats have a low glycemic index, releasing energy slowly and helping maintain stable blood sugar levels.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
May Improve Blood Sugar Control Raisins contain a significant amount of fructose, a type of sugar with a low glycemic index (GI).
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
High glycemic index carbohydrates include white rice, white bread, crackers, and baked goods.
—Mary Scourboutakos, Discover Magazine, 2 Sep. 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Oats have a low glycemic index, releasing energy slowly and helping maintain stable blood sugar levels.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
May Improve Blood Sugar Control Raisins contain a significant amount of fructose, a type of sugar with a low glycemic index (GI).
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
High glycemic index carbohydrates include white rice, white bread, crackers, and baked goods.
—Mary Scourboutakos, Discover Magazine, 2 Sep. 2024
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glycemic index
noun
: a measure of the rate at which an ingested food causes the level of glucose in the blood to rise
the insulin response caused by carbohydrate depends on the glycemic index … of the food—Trevor Smith
Trevor Smith
also
: a ranking of foods according to their glycemic index
—abbreviation GI
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