What is a glycemic index (GI)?
A glycemic index is a relative ranking of how different carbohydrates affect blood sugar. (2)
A high glycemic index means that an item absorbs really easily into the bloodstream. (1)
What does the glycemic index do?
provides an estimate of how foods affect blood glucose levels (3)
| Low GI | Medium GI | High GI |
| less than 56 (4) | 56 to 69 (4) | greater than 70 (4) |
| Low GI foods | Medium GI foods | High GI foods |
Glycemic Index Foundation (GIF)
American Diabetes Association
glycemic load (GL)
Resources
1. https://www.delightedcooking.com/what-are-simple-carbohydrates.htm
2. https://www.verywellhealth.com/glycemic-index-chart-for-common-foods-1087476
3. https://www.verywellfit.com/glycemic-index-food-lists-2242513
4. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/high-glycemic-index-foods#definition
