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Glycemic Index




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The Glycemic Index of food is a ranking of individual foods based on the effect they have on blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. At the low end of the Glycemic Index are carbohydrate foods that break down slowly, resulting in a slower increase in blood sugar levels, and at the other end of the scale are foods that release glucose into the blood stream quickly.

Glycemic Index values are based around glucose, which is given an arbitrary value of 100. All other carbohydrates are give a number relative to that, faster carbohydrates are given numbers higher than 100 and slower carbs are given numbers lower than 100.

---Using Glycemic Index For Weight Loss---

Glycemic Index is really useful for controlling the blood sugar for diabetics, but can also be useful for those looking to reduce their weight. Low GI means lower glucose levels so a low GI diet can help lose weight and lower the level of blood lipids. Avoiding high GI foods is ideal for weight loss, so planning a diet around low GI foods is recommended. High GI foods can be a real help to recover lost carbohydrate stores following exercise.