Glycemic Index for Foods

The Glycemic Index (GI) measures how fast a carbohydrate food raises blood sugar, while Glycemic Load (GL) accounts for both the speed and the serving size. Together, they help you predict a foods true impact on blood sugar.

Glycemic Index & Load for Foods Glycemic index and load presents information on how foods affect blood sugar and insulin. The lower a food’s glycemic index/load, the less it affects blood sugar and insulin levels. Here is a list of the glycemic index & load for some common foods.