Question 1

what is the glycemic index?

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Glycemic index: The glycemic index, or glycaemic index, (GI) provides a measure of how quickly blood sugar levels (i.e., levels of glucose in the blood) rise after eating a particular type of food. The effects that different foods have on blood sugar levels vary considerably. The glycemic index estimates how much each gram of available carbohydrate (total carbohydrate minus fiber) in a food raises a person's bloo.

Question 2

where can i get the glycemic index of foods?

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Right Here:: Here is a good source that describes the glycemic index: http://nutritiondata.Self.Com/topics/glycemic-index

here are some sources that show the glycemic index of foods:
http://www.Glycemicindex.Com/

http://www.Glycemicindex.Ca/glycemicindexfoods.Pdf

http://www.Health.Harvard.Edu/newsweek/glycemic_index_and_glycemic_load_for_100_foods.Htm.

Question 3

does blending food raise its glycemic index

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Yes.: Blenderizing food breaks down cell walls and causes the straches or sugars to be quickly absorbed, increasing glycemic index.  Example from low to high: apple with peel; apple sauce; apple juice.

Question 4

how does baking raise or lower a food's glycemic index?

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Baking Can Do Both: I'm not a cook and i don't claim to have any expertise in that field.  I am a good researcher and I have found an article that may answer your question: http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/430497-why-does-the-cooking-method-change-the-glycemic-index/.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: glycemic index?

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Glycemic index: Provides a measure of how quickly blood sugar levels (i.e., levels of glucose in the blood) rise after eating a particular type of food. The effects that different foods have on blood sugar levels vary considerably. The glycemic index estimates how much each gram of available carbohydrate (total carbohydrate minus fiber) in a food raises a person's blood sugar. Glucose has a GI of 100.

Question 6

what is the difference between the glycemic index and load?

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Similar: The glycemic index is just a comparison measure to show the differences in glycemic load between foods.  They are looking at the same thing.

Question 7

does glycemic index matter for kids? should i worry about it?

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Yes, and No...: ...Yes, it matters: their food should not contain added sugar, and they should not drink juice or sugar-containing drinks. However, when choosing between different fruits, vegetables, or grains, the differences between, say, banana and apple, should be of concern.

Question 8

what is the glycemic index and glycemic load for corn tortillas?

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Glycemic index is 70: The glycemic index is  70 and glycemic load is 7.7  for one corn tortillas. I hope this helps.

Question 9

could you tell me what are foods that are low in glycemic index?

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Glycemic index: Is measure of how fast a food will raise the blood sugar when eaten.  Fruits like bananas, grapes etc have high glycemic index and raise bs quickly compared to foods with lower glycemic index like sweet potatos high fiber foods, etc.  You should be able to find a book or list on the internet of low glycemic foods.

Question 10

what is done to refined foods to make their glycemic index rise?

Accepted Answer

High sugar: Processed foods are usually high in simple sugars  like corn syrup aka high fructose corn syrup and get absorbed easily as compared to more complex sugars in starchy vegetables and high fiber foods which takes longer to digest therefore absorb. This fast absorption leads to quick high spikes in blood sugar.

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