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What is Glycemic Index?

Glycemic Index (GI) is the ranking of foods based on their overall effect on blood sugar levels.

Carbohydrates are nature’s energy source providing essential fuel for your body. But not all carbohydrates are the same. Slowly released carbohydrates in low glycemic index foods provide sustained energy release.

Foods with the highest GI raise blood glucose quickly and low GI foods raise blood glucose more slowly.

What are low GI foods?

Glycemic Index ranking compares foods to pure glucose sugar which has a GI of 100. Low GI foods have a GI below 55.

What is the advantage of low GI foods?

Including foods with a low glycemic index in a varied diet can benefit appetite control, active lifestyles & heart health by providing sustained energy release.

Additionally, many dietitians refer to glycemic index when planning more flexible diets for improving control of blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.