Ever heard of the word glycermic index? This is an index to watch out for in diets, if you want to decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, stroke, depression, chronic kidney disease and so many others. Glycermic index is an important factor in blood sugar level management.

When carbohydrates are consumed, they are digested to provide energy for the body. All carbohydrates are not created equal and do not produce the same amount of energy. In the past they are classified as either simple or complex but recently they are classified according to their glycermic index.

What is glycermic index.

Carbohydrates are classified according to how quickly they release sugar into the blood. According to glycermindex.com, The Glycemic Index (GI) is a relative ranking of carbohydrate in foods according to how they affect blood glucose levels. Glycemic Index uses a scale of 0 to 100, with higher values given to foods that cause the most rapid rise in blood sugar. Pure glucose serves as a reference point, and is given a Glycemic Index (GI) of 100. nutrition.self.com. Glycermic index measures the impact of food on blood sugar instead of counting the total amount of carbohydrates in foods in their unconsumed state.

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