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  2. Glycemic index - Wikipedia

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    Graph depicting blood sugar change during a day with three meals. The glycemic (glycaemic) index (GI; / ɡ l aɪ ˈ s iː m ɪ k / [1]) is a number from 0 to 100 assigned to a food, with pure glucose arbitrarily given the value of 100, which represents the relative rise in the blood glucose level two hours after consuming that food. [2]

  3. What Experts Need You to Know About the Glycemic Index Vs ...

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    “The glycemic index is based on a system where foods are ranked zero to 100 according to how drastically they cause blood sugar to rise,” says Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDCES, a Los Angeles-based ...

  4. Diabetic? These Foods Will Help Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check

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    Opt for nuts to balance out other high-carb ingredients, or better yet, instead of empty high-calorie snacks such as potato and corn chips. panco971/istockphoto Flax Seeds

  5. 10 Worst High-Glycemic Foods for Weight Loss - AOL

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    Foods with a high glycemic index can spike your blood sugar, making it harder to lose weight. A dietitian explains how to enjoy them smartly. 10 Worst High-Glycemic Foods for Weight Loss

  6. Glycemic load - Wikipedia

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    Whereas glycemic index is defined for each type of food, glycemic load can be calculated for any size serving of a food, an entire meal, or an entire day's meals. Glycemic load of a 100 g serving of food can be calculated as its carbohydrate content measured in grams (g), multiplied by the food's GI, and divided by 100.

  7. Diet in diabetes - Wikipedia

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    A diet high in plant fibre was recommended by James Anderson. [34] This may be understood as continuation of the work of Denis Burkitt and Hugh Trowell on dietary fibre, [35] which may be understood as a continuation of the work of Price. [36] It is still recommended that people with diabetes consume a diet that is high in dietary fiber.

  8. Is Glycemic Index or Glycemic Load Better for Balancing ... - AOL

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    They have a high glycemic index (85 out of 100), but their glycemic load for a typical serving size is low (4.25), meaning they’re unlikely to cause a significant blood sugar spike.

  9. Nutritional rating systems - Wikipedia

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    It compares available carbohydrates gram-for-gram in foods to provide a numerical, evidence-based index of postprandial (post-meal) blood sugar level. The concept was introduced in 1981. [1] The glycemic load of food is a number which estimates how much a food will raise a person's blood glucose level. [citation needed]