The glycemic index (GI) is a number from 0 to 100 assigned to a food, with pure glucose arbitrarily given the value of 100. It represents the relative rise in the blood glucose level two hours after consuming that food¹. The glycemic index of a food is defined as the incremental area under the two-hour blood glucose response curve (AUC) following a 12-hour fast and ingestion of a food with a certain quantity of available carbohydrate (usually 50 g)¹. Foods with a high GI include white bread, bagels, naan, pita bread, white rice, jasmine rice, arborio rice, instant oats, breakfast cereals, mashed potatoes, potatoes, french fries, cake, doughnuts, cookies, croissants and muffins³.
Knowing the glycemic index of the carbohydrates you eat can help you fine-tune your meals to keep your blood sugar levels in check. You can find more information on glycemic index charts for common foods on this link ².
(1) Glycemic index - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycemic_index.
(2) Glycemic Index: What It Is and How to Use It - Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/glycemic-index.
(3) Glycemic Index Chart for Common Foods - Verywell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/glycemic-index-chart-for-common-foods-1087476.
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