glycaemic index

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  • The glycaemic index, known as the GI index, ranks different carbohydrates according to how quickly they alter blood sugar levels.
  • High GI foods

    • The body digests them rapidly.
    • They quickly raise blood sugar levels.
    • Examples - white bread, rice cakes, white rice, pineapples, rice pasta, bran flakes
  • Low GI foods

    • The body digests them slowly.
    • They cause blood sugar levels to gradually rise.
    • Examples - sweet potato, lentils, whole wheat bread, muesli.