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Can you please tell me what is glycemic index food specifically?
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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 blood sugar quickly compared to foods with lower glycemic index like sweet potatos high fiber foods, etc.
Answered 6/15/2018
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