20210525 【 How The Glycemic Index Works 】(12)

How the Glycemic Index Works

But there are some limits to the glycemic index.

Some foods contain more carbohydrates per cup than others.

This means that a regular serving of some foods doesn't even contain 50 grams of carbs.

Consequently, a regular serving of that food will not affect your blood sugar as much as the GI would suggest.

To solve this problem, scientists developed the idea of glycemic load.

The glycemic load reckons with both GI and portion size so that foods with fewer carbs per serving have a lower glycemic load.

In calculating a food's GI , you also need to take into account how you cook it .

The glycemic index of certain food will change depending on how they are to cooked  and whether they are eaten hot or cold.

This is because cooking food partially breaks down some carbohydrates, which speeds absorption of them.

And eating different foods together changes the rate at which your body absorbs carbohydrates.

The glycemic index can be a useful tool for figuring out which food are healthy and which are not .

But in the end , it's only one measure, so even if you're following  a low GI diet, you still need to eat a wide variety of foods in moderation.

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