The glycemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates according to the effect they have on our blood-sugar levels. Food in its natural state has a lower glycemic index than food that's been processed. The glycemic index of sugar is 100; the GI of potatoes, cakes and some sweets is 80; brown rice and white bread come in at 55 to 70; lentils, chickpeas, apples, grapes and whole-wheat bread score between 18 and 55.
The glycemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates according to the effect
they have on our blood-sugar levels. Food in its natural state has
a lower glycemic index than food that's been processed. The
glycemic index of sugar is 100; the GI of...
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Dr. Ozgen Dogan answered:The glycemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates according to the effect they have on our blood-sugar levels. Food in its natural state has a lower glycemic index than food that's been processed. The glycemic index of sugar is 100; the GI of potatoes, cakes and some sweets is 80; brown rice and white bread come in at 55 to 70; lentils, chickpeas, apples, grapes and whole-wheat bread score between 18 and 55.The glycemic index (GI) ranks carbohydrates according to the effect they have on our blood-sugar levels. Food in its natural state has a lower glycemic index than food that's been processed. The glycemic index of sugar is 100; the GI of... More
