glycaemic index

noun

1. an index indicating the effects of various foods on blood sugar. Fast-releasing foods that raise blood sugar levels quickly are high on the index, while slow-releasing foods, at the bottom of the index, give a slow but sustained release of sugar GI

Example Sentences

This means oats are considered a medium glycaemic index food, similar to pasta but absorbed more slowly than many other breakfast cereals.

From Salon

They are sweet but have a low glycaemic index so they help regulate sugar levels.

From The Guardian

The campaign also cited several studies showing how the glycaemic index of sourdough is lower than other breads, meaning it does not cause spikes in blood sugar.

From BBC

It also scores lower than other crops on the glycaemic index, a measure of how quickly foods raise blood sugar levels – a major concern for those with diabetes.

From The Guardian

Diets with a high “glycaemic index”, raising glucose levels in the blood, seem to promote metabolic problems.

From Economist