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Clinical applications of GI

Clinical applications of GI The numerical classification of carbohydrate foods on consumption has extremely useful for people with impaired glucose tolerance. Blood sugar management is important for many reasons.  For instance, a blood sugar crash makes one feel lethargic and hungry, which promotes increased eating,

Understanding the Glycemic Index

Understanding the Glycemic Index The glycemic index (GI) is a nutritional tool that helps measure how quickly the carbohydrates in a particular food affect an individual’s blood sugar levels. As per the GI values, foods are classified as low, medium, or high. A low GI