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The Glycaemic Index

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Robert Barrington

The effect that a particular carbohydrate food has on the postprandial plasma blood glucose concentration can be assessed and quantified using the glycaemic index (GI). Foods that elicit a low postprandial rise in blood sugar levels can be said to … Continue reading →

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