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What is the glycemic index (GI)?
The glycemic index (GI) is a rating system for foods that contain carbohydrate. It helps you know how much these foods raise blood sugar.
Carbohydrate raises blood sugar more than other nutrients, like proteins and fats. Some carbohydrate foods raise blood sugar more than others.
- Low-glycemic foods make blood sugar rise less.
- High-glycemic foods make blood sugar rise more.
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