glycemic index

noun

Definition of glycemic index

: 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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Recent Examples on the Web Researchers found that foods high on the glycemic index cause a spike in blood sugar and a hunger-inducing crash, plus a surge in the stress hormone adrenaline. — Lauren Steele, Outside Online, 14 July 2014 Foods with a low GI, or glycemic index, score can reduce blood pressure spikes. — Laken Brooks, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021 Studies suggest that foods with a high glycemic index (white bread, white potatoes, pastries, white rice, milkshakes) may be prominent acne triggers. — Krissy Brady, SELF, 30 Oct. 2021 Each bar provides about 200 calories, with a relatively low protein content of 5 grams, a low glycemic index, about 6 grams of net carbs, and 17 grams of fat. — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 29 Oct. 2021 The glycemic index measures how quickly a certain food raises the glucose (or sugar) levels in your blood. — Sarah Lemire, Health.com, 12 Oct. 2021 Instead of the quick burst of energy and accompanying crash that comes from a high-glycemic index snack or lunch, opt for a low-glycemic meal (more protein and complex carbs, fewer simple sweet or starchy carbs). — Andrew Deutscher, Forbes, 1 June 2021 Grapes are naturally a low-calorie, fat-free food with a relatively low glycemic index. — Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Good Housekeeping, 26 May 2021 All the products contain monk fruit from the Luo Han Guo plant, and have a natural, zero-glycemic index sweetness as the core sweetener, according to the founders. — Monica Haider, Forbes, 11 May 2021 See More

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glycemic index

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: 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 also : a ranking of foods according to their glycemic index —abbreviation GI