glycemic index
noun
: 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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Serving size: 1 cup Carbs: 22 g Pineapple is a juicy tropical fruit with a high glycemic index (GI)—a measurement that ranks how quickly carbohydrate-containing foods raise blood sugar on a scale of 1 (slow) to 100 (fast).
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
With a glycemic index of 15, asparagus is an excellent choice for appetite control.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
To assist with healthier food choices and to monitor blood sugar levels after a meal, experts recommend using a food rating system called the glycemic index.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
This means that compared to other breads, sourdough is low on the glycemic index (GI), a classification system that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods on a scale of 0-100 according to their impact on blood sugar levels.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2025
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Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
With a glycemic index of 15, asparagus is an excellent choice for appetite control.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
To assist with healthier food choices and to monitor blood sugar levels after a meal, experts recommend using a food rating system called the glycemic index.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
This means that compared to other breads, sourdough is low on the glycemic index (GI), a classification system that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods on a scale of 0-100 according to their impact on blood sugar levels.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for glycemic index
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“Glycemic index.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycemic%20index. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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glycemic index
noun
: a measure of the rate at which an ingested food causes the level of glucose in the blood to rise
the insulin response caused by carbohydrate depends on the glycemic index … of the food—Trevor Smith
Trevor Smith
also
: a ranking of foods according to their glycemic index
—abbreviation GI
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