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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The glycemic index for donuts is over 70 - meaning there’s a big chance that eating those donuts will give you a ferocious sugar crash.
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Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Eat a Nutritious Snack Whole foods with protein, fiber, and a low glycemic index help increase energy by providing healthy nutrients and absorbing the sugars in the foods more slowly than refined, sugary foods.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Chickpeas help to lower one's glycemic index (reducing risk of diabetes), decrease cholesterol absorption associated with heart disease, and promote successful gut health.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Fermentation increases nutrient availability, and the organic acids produced during this process may contribute to its low glycemic index, promoting better blood sugar control.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Eat a Nutritious Snack Whole foods with protein, fiber, and a low glycemic index help increase energy by providing healthy nutrients and absorbing the sugars in the foods more slowly than refined, sugary foods.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Chickpeas help to lower one's glycemic index (reducing risk of diabetes), decrease cholesterol absorption associated with heart disease, and promote successful gut health.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Fermentation increases nutrient availability, and the organic acids produced during this process may contribute to its low glycemic index, promoting better blood sugar control.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Glycemic index.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycemic%20index. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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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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