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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. Nutritional rating systems - Wikipedia

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    Nutripoints [9] is a food-rating system which places foods on a numerical scale based on their overall nutritional value. The method is based on an analysis of 26 positive factors (such as vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber) and negative factors (such as cholesterol, saturated fat, sugar and sodium) relative to calories.

  4. 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.

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

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    Foods are scored from 0 to 100; foods with higher GI numbers mean a faster glucose release. High-glycemic foods, usually those scoring 70 or above, are the speedy ones that cause blood sugar to ...

  6. 15 Best Snack Foods for Diabetics - AOL

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    Keeping the glycemic load down (a measurement of how much food spikes blood glucose levels) means cutting down on portion sizes, since the measurement accounts for the number of grams of ...

  7. Diet in diabetes - Wikipedia

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    This diet is high on carbohydrates and fibre, with fresh fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. A study at UCLA in 2005 showed that it brought dramatic improvement to a group of people with diabetes or pre-diabetes in three weeks, so that about half no longer met the criteria for the disease.

  8. This Fan-Favorite Veggie Isn’t as Healthy as People Think ...

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    This can be a concern for people managing diabetes or blood sugar sensitivity, “especially if they’re eating large portions or pairing sweet potatoes with other high-glycemic foods,” Keatley ...

  9. Glycemic - Wikipedia

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    A low glycemic food will release glucose more slowly and steadily, which leads to lower postprandial (after meal) blood glucose readings. A high glycemic food causes a more rapid rise in blood glucose levels after meals. High glycemic foods are ideal for energy recovery after exercise or for a person experiencing hypoglycemia.