glycemic index and glycemic load

Glycemic index (GI) is a measurement of how quickly a specific food raises blood sugar levels compared to pure glucose. It ranks foods on a scale of 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating a more rapid increase in blood sugar. Glycemic load (GL), on the other hand, takes into account both the glycemic index and the amount of carbohydrates in a serving of food. It provides a more accurate measure of a food's impact on blood sugar levels by considering the quantity of carbohydrates consumed. It helps determine the overall effect of a food on blood sugar, considering both the quality and quantity of carbohydrates.

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