glycemic index
nounDefinition of glycemic index
: a measure of the rate at which ingested food causes the level of glucose in the blood to rise
also
: a ranking of foods according to the glycemic index
—abbreviation GI
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Higher-quality carbohydrates tend to be lower on the glycemic index, minimally processed and higher in fiber. — Christy Brissette, Washington Post, "What are ‘hormone diets’ — and can they really help you lose weight quickly?," 5 Aug. 2019 Chicken at a church fair David Jenkins, a father of the glycemic index and professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto, hopes so. — Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, "Pass the tofu: How eating vegan became a billion-dollar business," 29 Mar. 2019 Eating a lot of foods high on the glycemic index like white cereal and pasta forces the pancreas to work hard to produce extra insulin, which may exacerbate insulin resistance. — Mary Claire Lagroue, SELF, "Can Diet and Exercise Actually Improve PCOS Symptoms?," 23 Apr. 2019 The glycemic index refers to how the product will affect your blood sugar on its own. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "How Healthy Is Chickpea Pasta? A Dietitian Weighs In on Nutrition and Weight-Loss Benefits," 25 Mar. 2019 The foods recommended fall low on the glycemic index and include lean protein and non-starchy vegetables, plus a bit of healthy fats, fruit, and complex carbs. — Karla Walsh, Woman's Day, "Everything You Need to Know About the Dubrow Diet," 29 Jan. 2019 And be sure to eat a diet low in foods with a high glycemic index (simple and complex carbohydrates). 4. — Candace Bryan, Good Housekeeping, "15 Things Women With Perfect Skin Do Every Day," 4 Sep. 2015 Soup Is the New Juice Usually low in its glycemic index, soup—the heartier and much warmer alternative to juicing—has garnered the attention of the cleansing community, getting everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Kate Hudson on board. — Mackenzie Wagoner, Vogue, "What’s the Best Way to Cleanse? A Guide to Detoxing in 2019," 1 Jan. 2019 The fruit should be lower on the glycemic index: berries, apples, and pears fall into this category. — Steven Macari, Harper's BAZAAR, "Calm Before the Storm: A Pre-Holiday Detox," 18 Nov. 2013These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'glycemic index.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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