glycemic index

noun

1. a system that ranks foods by the speeds at which their carbohydrates are converted into glucose in the body; a measure of the effects of foods on blood-sugar levels.

glycemic index

/ glī-sē′mĭk /

1. A numerical index given to a carbohydrate-rich food that is based on the average increase in blood glucose levels occurring after the food is eaten.

Example Sentences

One of the many attributes of the Mediterranean diet that may be responsible for its effect on mood is its low glycemic index.

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Research has shown that women, in particular, are more sensitive to the effects of the glycemic index and diet overall.

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I give my patients this guide to increase their awareness of the glycemic index of various carbohydrates.

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The glycemic index is a system that ranks foods and diets according to their potential to raise blood sugar.

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Thus, in keeping with the observation that blood sugar fluctuations affect mood, high glycemic index diets that produce drastic spikes in blood sugar have been associated with increased risk for depression and to some extent anxiety.

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