glycemic index and glycemic load of foods

Glycemic index (GI) refers to a measure of how quickly a specific food raises blood sugar levels after consumption relative to pure glucose. It ranks carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100, with higher values indicating a faster increase. Glycemic load (GL) takes into account both the GI of a food and the amount of carbohydrates it contains per serving. It provides a more comprehensive measure of a food's impact on blood sugar levels. GL considers both the quality and quantity of carbohydrates consumed, whereas GI only focuses on the quality.

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